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.

The Clinical Nurse

Practitioner (NP) at CHEO is a nurse in an advanced nursing practice position with additional educational preparation from an accredited NP program and who has clinical expertise in a pediatric nursing subspecialty. The NP integrates the skills and knowledge from nursing and medicine within a broad framework of advanced nursing practice. The NP functions both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to manage, in a comprehensive manner, the health care needs of an assigned number of perioperative patients.

The NP will function both autonomously and in collaboration with Physicians,



Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Allied Health and other health care providers to to manage pain and symptoms both as an in and outpatient. The NP will perform physical assessments and health histories, interpret lab and diagnostic results. Policies will need to be developed/updated in response to evidence based practices, They will develop initiatives to meet the needs of patients’ populations in order to reduce length of stay and coordinate and repatriate patient populations (neurosurgical population as an example).

Master's in Nursing and Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as RN Extended Class (Essential) Three to five years of recent related clinical nursing experience (Essential) Experience with data collection (Essential) Member of RNAO/NPAO or relevant specialty professional nursing association (Preferred) Clinical competence and in-depth knowledge in the pediatric clinical specialty, including crisis, management, pre-operative and pre-procedural anesthesia assessment, patient and family centered care, pediatric growth and developments as well as advanced skills in history taking and physical assessment, and effective management strategies for complex medical and pre-operative concerns. Working knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics (Preferred) Demonstrated excellent leadership abilities excellent organizational abilities: excellent organizational abilities, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team creativity, innovation,



flexibility and initiative sound conflict resolution skills and problem-solving abilities (Essential) Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential) Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred) *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. 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.

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 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. market-competitive salary family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve relocation reimbursement benefit We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care - where, when and how it's needed.

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. Training and skills development Community involvement #

📌 Clinical Nurse Practitioner, Perioperative Services, Acute Pain Services - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until October 2027)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Ottawa