Registered Nurse - Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care

William Osler Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,434 - 79,459; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Reward Program

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A major Ontario hospital system is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care to paediatric and neonatal intensive care patients. The ideal candidate should have recent experience in NICU and paediatrics, along with necessary certifications. The role includes working 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a competitive salary range of $40.24 to $57.68 per hour for part-time employment. Osler is committed to inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in NICU and paediatrics required.
• Completion of Neonatal Intensive Care course preferred.
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, patient-focused nursing care.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide health teaching.
• Maintain professional patient-centred care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical-thinking skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate

Breastfeeding e-learning course completion

Job description

Registered Nurse – Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care

One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) offers an environment that prioritizes patient safety and quality care while supporting professional growth. Osler provides a safe and supportive health‑care network to grow your career, and as a major Ontario hospital system it serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health‑care professional accountable for providing quality, patient‑focused nursing care to paediatric and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients as part of a flex nurse model. The RN will practice according to Osler's nursing practice expectations, the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and the legislative requirements of the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Accountabilities

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations.
• Professional, patient‑centred care to ensure safety and physiological and psychological well‑being, creating a therapeutic relationship and environment.
• Providing compassionate care within a diverse cultural environment.
• Practising according to infection control and prevention measures.
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient’s health status and consulting appropriately using transfer of accountability principles.
• Providing health teaching to patients and families, including thorough discharge instructions to ensure continuity of care in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years in the NICU and paediatrics, or a minimum clinical placement in NICU/special care nursery and paediatrics within the last two years.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Completion of Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario breastfeeding e‑learning online course.
• Neonatal Intensive Care course completion preferred.
• Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab work and Emotional Support course completion preferred.

Core Competencies

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Sound knowledge of the nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession.
• BCLS required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution and decision‑making skills.
• Collaboration skills as a member of an inter‑professional team.
• Patient and family‑centred care knowledge.
• Experience with patient and family health teaching.
• Leadership and facilitation skills.
• Customer service, organisational and critical‑thinking skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast‑paced environment.
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter‑professional team.
• Ability to prioritise patient care needs and make autonomous decisions.
• Excellent physical assessment skills.
• Promoting a healthy work environment and client safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstration of Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration.
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record.
• Knowledge of information systems and technology.

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/nights, 12‑hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements).

Salary: Minimum $40.24 per hour; Maximum $57.68 per hour.

Employment type: Part‑time.

Applications are open for external applicants.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Reward Program. Some conditions may apply.

Internal application deadline: December 5 2025.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.