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 2024,2025and 2026and 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. In keeping with the Mission Statement of the hospital and the nursing department, the Registered Nurse Practical is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients and families. The nurse assigned to this position is required to function independently and in conjunction with the physicians and the multidisciplinary team in the Clinic in order to ensure that the clinic runs efficiently.

Availability to work evening and weekends will be an expectation of the position. results from lab, x-ray, or pathology; additional clinical nursing data; Coordinate care with home care and other health care professionals and specialists as required.



Typically this may include teaching for procedures, specimen collection or discharge teaching. Maintain documentation according to CHEO policies and procedures.

Previous experience in a variety of ambulatory clinics (Preferred) Current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario (Essential) Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration and reconciliation andthe ability to practice this in a clinical setting (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 a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential) Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in aclinical setting (Essential) Demonstrates the ability to maintain clinic throughput by performing nursing functions such asrooming patients, nursing assessment and documentation (Essential) Bilingualism - French and English (Essential) Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). This process may include more varied and multidimensionaltestingsuch 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 bevalidatedby a languageproficiencyassessment conducted by athird partyprovider.

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. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal chance 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.

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