Registered Nurse, Float Team - Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO in Ottawa seeks a Float Team nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate pediatric nursing care. You will cover both short-term vacancies and just-in-time needs, following the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies.

New hires on the Float Team receive orientation support from the Clinical Resource Nurse with emphasis on family-centered care. Essential qualifications include BScN, current CNO registration, CPR certification, and a willingness to be language-proficient in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BScN) required or preferred.
• Minimum two years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) essential.
• Current CPR certification essential.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) essential.
• Bilingualism English/French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing care for pediatric patients.
• Float Team coverage for short-term and just-in-time needs across CHEO.
• Practice according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies.
• Support new hires with orientation provided by the Clinical Resource Nurse.
• Maintain family-centered care and effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Family-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$41.15-$58.98

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 is 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, 2025 and 2026 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 CHEO's mission statement, the Float Team nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families. Working for the Float Team is an opportunity to develop a broad range of pediatric skills. Float Team members may be assigned to cover "just in time" needs or longer-term vacancies throughout the hospital. The Float Team nurse practices according to the standards of practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and in compliance with CHEO's policies and procedures.

New hires to the Float Team will receive necessary support from the designated Clinical Resource Nurse.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred)
• Minimum two (2) years of pediatric experience (Preferred)
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Essential)
• Family-centered approach (Essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)

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.

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

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. 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.

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.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.