Compensation Pay Range: $30.41-$37.35 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. 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 and 2025 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. POSITION SUMMARY In keeping with the Mission Statement of the hospital and the nursing department, the Registered Nurse Practical is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients and families. The nurse assigned to this position is required to function independently and in conjunction with the physicians and the multidisciplinary team in the clinic in order to ensure that the clinic runs efficiently. Availability to work days, evening and weekends will be an expectation of the position. The nurse will be familiar with the workflows related to referrals, appointment scheduling and work queue management, as well as familiar with specialized services within Neurology/Neurosurgery, Ambulatory Care, CHEO and the community to support each child, youth and family. The nurse will serve to help coordinate care and transition patients to adult services. This role promotes quality improvement and customer service in all endeavours and supports safety initiatives, to minimize risk and strive for optimal performance and safety benefits staff, patients and their families. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Assess the patient (e.g., results from lab, x-ray, or pathology; status of drug or incision; additional clinical nursing data; vital signs; measurements; and collect specimens) Assist the team with procedures. Monitor the patient pre and post procedures as required. Administer medication within scope of practice. Assist with managing work queues and triaging new referrals for urgency, as required Receive calls and virtual (email/in-basket) communications from parents. Obtain required information and respond to or redirect inquiries as required. Coordinate care with home care and other health care professionals and specialists as required. Provide instructions (written or oral) to patients and families as required. Typically, this may include teaching for procedures, specimen collection or discharge teaching. Provide emotional support to patients and families. Maintain documentation according to CHEO policies and procedures. Maintain equipment and report any malfunctions. Order and restock supplies. Check expiry dates on supplies and medications. Check resuscitation cart. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Due to the changing nature of this role, tasks may be added or removed at times. Because of the changing nature of the job and the job requirements, duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted from time to time QUALIFICATIONS Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential) Current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario (Essential) Current BCLS (Essential) Medication administration course (Essential) Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration and reconciliation and the ability to practice this in a clinical setting (Essential) Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (Essential) Demonstrates the ability to participate as an active member of the health-care team (Essential) Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines (Essential) Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation (Essential) Demonstrates the ability to participate in patient teaching (Essential) Demonstrates a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential) Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting (Essential) Demonstrates the ability to maintain clinic throughput by performing nursing functions such as rooming patients, nursing assessment and documentation (Essential) Bilingualism (French and English) (Essential) Minimum two years Pediatric experience (Preferred) Ambulatory Care experience (Preferred) Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs * Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing. 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. 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. 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. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). 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. 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. CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement