Compensation Pay Range

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 is 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 vascular access resource nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating practices as it relates to the management of complex phlebotomies, peripheral lines and central lines. As an educator,



the vascular access nurse facilitates knowledge transfer internally as well as externally with community partners. They will promote best practices in pediatric vascular access at CHEO and participate in the orientation of all recent nursing staff ensuring consistency in practices across the organization. Working on the vascular access team is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills in a variety of pediatric clinical settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred)
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential)
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Essential)
- Minimum one (1) year pediatric experience (Essential)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- PICC line insertion trained (Preferred)
- Previous experience working within a Vascular Access Team (VAT) environment (Preferred)
- Family-centered approach (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)

***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 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.

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.

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: 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

CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement

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📌 Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Team - Temporary Part-Time (0.4) (Until February 2028)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Ottawa