Pediatric Float Nurse: Diverse Roles & Impact

cheo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO's Float Team nurses assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for pediatric patients and families. They may be assigned to cover immediate needs or longer vacancies across the hospital, practicing under the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies.

Strong communication, family-centered care approach, and CPR certification are essential, with bilingual English/French preferred. The role supports CHEO's pediatric health system and research initiatives, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BScN) is preferred.
• Minimum two years of pediatric experience.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is essential.
• CPR certification is essential.
• Family-centered approach is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) is essential.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for pediatric patients/families.
• Float Team nurses may cover short- or long-term vacancies across the hospital.
• Practice according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingualism EN/FR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

CHEO's Float Team nurses assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for pediatric patients and families. They may be assigned to cover immediate needs or longer vacancies across the hospital, practicing under the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies.

Strong communication, family-centered care approach, and CPR certification are essential, with bilingual English/French preferred. The role supports CHEO's pediatric health system and research initiatives, contributing to