The Registered Nurse at the St. Joseph's Health Centre works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care to Paediatric patients in the Just for Kids Clinic, P.A.C.E.(Paediatric Ambulatory Care Environment) Clinic and the Emergency Department. The RN shares their knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances their practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.
Responsibilities Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team; and,
Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.
Patient Care Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs
Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities
Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions
Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed
Anticipates, recognizes and addresses rapidly changing situations
Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
Documents observations, assessments and care provision
Contributes to discharge and transition planning




Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed
Collaboration & Coordination Serves as the primary resource for organizing and coordinating patient care activities
Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a protected and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability
Participates in hospital committees and other groups
Leadership Aligns behavior with SJHC's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct
Supports the advancement of professional practice
Utilizes effective judgment in assigning patient care activities
Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment
Research Participates in or supports research projects
Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives




Qualifications Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current medical/surgical experience in Paediatrics with a minimum of two years in a Regional Paediatric Centre or tertiary care setting.
Experience starting Paediatric IVs preferred.
Demonstrated experience in a paediatric environment using Direct IV Medication and Central Line Care.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.
Breastfeeding Course required within 1 year of hire.
Paediatric Physical Assessment Course an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge of family-centred care.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially with family & children, and the ability to function as a team player.
Available to rotate on all three shifts.
Satisfactory attendance record.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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📌 Registered Nurse, Paediatrics (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
📍 Ontario