Compensation Pay Range:
$41.15-$58.98
Job Description:
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 10-bed state-of-the-art critical care unit designed to meet the needs of our patients and families. Our department provides comprehensive services for a wide variety of critically ill medical and surgical patients with acute, life-threatening disease and injury.
The PICU provides intensive care for a wide range of complex, rapidly changing medical, surgical and traumatic disorders occurring in pediatric patients aged 18 and under. Areas of subspecialty care includes congenital heart disease, cardiovascular surgery, respiratory failure, neurosurgery, immunodeficiencies, hematologic and oncologic emergencies, sepsis, and multi-organ system dysfunction. Available advanced treatment modalities include cardiovascular surgery (neonatal, pediatric, and cardiac ECMO), high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, non-invasive ventilation, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
CHEO provides a 20-week orientation and support period to ensure a smooth transition in to practice on the unit.
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.
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Effectively uses the nursing process
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Practices according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital, and the patient service unit
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Provides appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family to promote or maintain wellness, and to achieve an optimal quality of life
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Is accountable for maintaining competence while developing the quality of his/ her professional nursing practice
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Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
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Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
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Current CPR Certification (Essential)
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Pediatric acute care experience (minimum 2 years) OR critical care experience (minimum 2 years) (Essential)
- Critical Care experience with the ability to care for Hemodynamically unstable and ventilated patients (Preferred)
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Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
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Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
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Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
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Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred)
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Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (Preferred)
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Critical Care courses and Certification or other appropriate combination of education and experience (Preferred)
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Current PALS certification OR successful completion of PALS certification within 12 months of hire (Essential)
- Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, (ONA).
Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.
