Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a paediatric nurse to provide quality patient care to paediatric patients and their families. The position is permanent full-time with day/night 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

The ideal candidate will hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, have 2–5 years paediatric experience, BCLS, and a breastfeeding certificate. PALS is an asset; venipuncture and IV therapy skills are required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse in Ontario in good standing.
• BCLS required at time of hire.
• Minimum 2–5 years paediatric experience.
• PALS certificate an asset.
• Venipuncture and IV therapy skills.
• Breastfeeding certificate preferred.
• Related paediatric nursing courses encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care to paediatric patients and their families.
• Support breastfeeding and parental education.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Nurse registration (Ontario)

BCLS

Pediatric experience

Venipuncture & IV therapy

Breastfeeding support

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Cross-training

Attendance record

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Day/Night - 12 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
• Department: OT Pediatric IP

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

To provide quality patient care to paediatric patients and their families.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BCLS required at time of hire
• Minimum 2-5 years recent Paediatric experience required
• PALS certificate an asset.
• Related courses in paediatric nursing preferred.
• Venipuncture and I.V. therapy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with families.
• Demonstrated ability to support the breastfeeding woman.
• Breastfeeding certificate required.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Cross-training to Maternal Child Unit an asset.
• Good team player.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record.

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information

Hours: Various rotating 12 hour days and night shifts - 0730 - 1930 , 1930-0730 (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs.)

Salary:$41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted:September 17, 2026

Internal Applicants Due By: September 24, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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