Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

Compensation Pay Range:

$41.15-$58.98

Job Description:

Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.

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 6500 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 thats provided where when and how it is needed. CHEOs Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical translational and basic science research covering a wide range of childrens health concerns. CHEO has been named Canadas best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canadas Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row the editors of Canadas Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario western Quebec Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

In keeping with the mission statement of the hospital and the patient service unit the nurse is responsible for assessing planning implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families.

• Effectively uses the nursing process
• Practices according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario the Hospital and the patient service unit
• Shares knowledge with patients and families in order to promote or maintain wellness and to achieve an optimal quality of life.
• Is accountable for maintaining competence while developing the quality of his/her professional nursing practice

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
• Current CPR Certification (Essential)
• Minimum 2 years Emergency Department Experience along with the demonstrated knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience (Essential)
• Current PALS certification or successful completion of PALS certification within 12 months (Essential)
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
• Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
• Minimum 2 years pediatric Emergency experience (Preferred)
• Experience with pediatric triage (Preferred)
• Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred)
• Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (Preferred)

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

Effective March 29 2021 CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test practical exam or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . 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.

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 . 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.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 41 - 58