The nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for individual patients and their families. They must provide appropriate learning experiences to promote wellness and maintain competence in professional nursing practice.
$30.41-$37.35
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In keeping with the mission statement of the hospital and the patient service unit, the nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families. Effectively uses the nursing process Practices according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital, and the patient service unit Provides appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family to promote or maintain wellness, and to achieve an optimal quality of life Is accountable for maintaining competence while developing the quality of his/ her professional nursing practice
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current CPR certification. A minimum of 2 years of pediatric experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.
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