Registered Nurse, Float Team - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (Until August 2027)

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Family-friendly environment

Orientation and on-the-job learning

Job summary

CHEO is a leading pediatric health centre in Ottawa seeking a Float Team nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care across pediatric services.

You will develop a broad range of pediatric skills, covering short-term needs or longer vacancies, while adhering to Ontario nursing standards and CHEO policies. Bilingual English/French preferred; CPR and CNO registration essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate pediatric nursing care for individual patients/families.
• Cover 'just in time' needs or longer-term vacancies as part of the Float Team.
• Practice according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies.

Skills

BScN

Pediatric experience

CNO registration

CPR

Family-centered

Communication

Vulnerable Sector Check

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$41.15-$58.98

Job Description

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, 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.

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)

Recruitment Process

*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 [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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Benefits

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