Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care

HeadHunting Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Pediatric Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Cardiology team. This role involves assessing and delivering family-focused nursing care while working independently and collaboratively. You will engage in teaching, counseling, and participate in clinical activities to enhance your expertise. The position demands flexibility in scheduling and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's health. Join a passionate team committed to improving the lives of children and youth through evidence-based practices in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check is essential for this role.
• Minimum two years of Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients.
• Providing telephone counseling and extensive teaching to families.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teaching Skills

Family-Centered Care Skills

Professionalism

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

BScN (current or in progress)

Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

EPIC/Optime electronic documentation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Our client is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in Pediatric Health, with over 400 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. They are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for individual patients and families. The nurse in this role is expected to work independently and as part of the Cardiology team to deliver family-focused, evidence-based nursing practice.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

1. The primary role is as a Cardiology Clinic Nurse (Case Manager), with additional duties in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
2. Provide telephone counseling to families.
3. Extensive teaching to families and healthcare professionals.
4. Participate in all clinical activities, research, and ongoing learning to develop expertise in the specialty.
5. Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including days, evenings, weekends, and potential on-call shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
• Bilingualism in English/French (Essential)
• BScN (current or in progress) (Preferred)
• Minimum two years of Pediatric experience (Preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Strong teaching skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated professionalism and interest in self-development (Essential)
• Previous experience with cardiology patients (Essential)
• Strong family-centered care skills (Essential)
• Ambulatory Care experience (Preferred)
• Experience in Cardiology (Essential)
• Experience with EPIC/Optime electronic documentation (Preferred)
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience or equivalent (Preferred)