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

cheo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO is a leading pediatric health institute in Ottawa seeking a Float Team nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for pediatric patients.

The role involves working within the Float Team to cover short and longer vacancies across the hospital, following the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required to provide safe patient care.
• Medication administration knowledge is essential for this role.
• Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients and the health-care team.
• Ability to participate as an active member of the health‑care team.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing self‑evaluation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for individual patients/families.
• Provide care per College of Nurses of Ontario standards and CHEO policies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to address patient needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Medication administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-evaluation

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Compensation Pay Range:

$30.41-$37.35

Job Description:

Ottawa is built on unceded 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

• Graduate of a college program in Practical Nursing (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)
• Medication administration course (Essential)
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration and reconciliation and the ability to practice this in a clinical setting (Essential)
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an active member of the health‑care team (Essential)
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines (Essential)
• Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self‑evaluation (Essential)
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in patient teaching (Essential)
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential)
• Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs. *Pleasenoteyouwillberepresentedby the Ontario Public ServiceEmployeesUnion (OPSEU).Pleasenotethatthispositionwillbebased out ofOttawa.Pleasenotethatlocationmaybesubjectto change atanytime at thediscretionof the employer. All OPSEUmembersshallbegrantedan interviewuponpassing thepre-screening. Pre-screeningmightincludetesting.

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

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.

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.