Registered Nurse, Medical Day Unit - Permanent Casual

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To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.   

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. 
 
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. 
 
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. 

Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate clinical skills and knowledge related to assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients and families in Oncology, Hematology & Nephrology.  In keeping with the mission and value statements of the hospital, they will also:

• Practices according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital and the Oncology PSU;
• Provides appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family to promote recovery and wellness;
• Is accountable for maintaining competence and developing expertise in the quality of his/her professional practice;
• Effectively uses interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to facilitate a team environment;
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Research opportunities.

• Current Ontario Registration with the CNO (Essential)
• Current BCLS certificate (Essential)
• Two (2) year paediatric experience (Preferred)
• 6 months of Hematology & Oncology experience (Preferred)
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• APHON certification (Preferred)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Bilingual (English/French) (Essential)

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA). 

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association Union (ONA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.