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1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Registered Nurse

Regional Paediatrics

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event you are successful.

Why Join Us?

- Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a secure foundation for your future as part of our overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute. Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Regional Paediatric Program will provide virtual clinical support for the care and management of paediatric patients in regional acute care hospitals and remote nursing stations across Northwestern Ontario. As part of this program,



the registered nurse acts as a paediatric speciality resource, offering real‑time consultation, education, and clinical support to health care providers in these settings. The program with enhance local paediatric care through evidence‑ based practice, virtual mentorship, and collaborative care coordination.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to

become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent
- 3 years of current paediatric clinical experience in an acute care setting.
- Advanced experience conducting paediatric physical assessment, particularly in emergency care settings.
- Experience in providing critical and immediate care to children in emergency medical situations, including trauma,

fractures, head injuries, severe allergies, and asthma attacks.

Skills/Abilities:

- Comprehensive clinical knowledge of the paediatric patient population, including a broad knowledge of various

procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards and specific terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to work in high stress situations with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Collaborative approach to solution focused problem solving.
- Experience and excellence working within a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
- Must be able to balance multiple demands and prioritize activities to meet simultaneous deadlines.
- Self‑directed, with an ability to work independently as a member of a team.
- Excellent computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and E‑mail applications.
- A general understanding of the TBRHSC information system environment is preferred, including Meditech, and

Community Wide Scheduling.

Assets:

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who have:





- Current certification in BCLS
- Current certification in Emergency Nurse Paediatric Course (ENPC)
- Current certification in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Current certification in S.T.A.B.L.E & S.T.A.B.L.E Foundations
- Current certification in Essentials of Paediatric Critical Care Orientation (AACN: EPCCO)
- Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
- Experience conducting virtual clinical assessment via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)

Salary Range: $41.150 to 58.980 The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work setting to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Friday, 21 August, 2026.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our website.

Posted: August 14, 2026

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