Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as part of a multi-professional team. They provide medical and surgical intensive care in a complex, technologically integrated environment.
The Registered Nurse will work as part of, and are supported by, a multi-professional team within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). As a member of the multi-professional healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. PICU nurses provide medical and surgical intensive care, working collaboratively in both the Level 3 PICU and Level 2 step-down areas which are fast-paced, complex and highly technologically integrated environments. In addition to working within the unit, once the required experience is obtained, opportunities exist for the PICU Registered Nurses to complete advanced training to work within the Pediatric Critical Care Response Team (PACE), as well as become a member of the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team, which provides land transport for critically ill children across southern Ontario.
Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or willing to complete within six (6) months of start date Certificate in Pediatric Critical Care or equivalent Minimum two (2) years recent nursing experience in a pediatric setting Current pediatric critical care experience preferred Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric growth and development relating to critical illness, death and dying Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, especially in stressful situations Demonstrated teamwork, organizational skills, problem-solving and conflict management skills Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated and self-directed and responsive to an ever-changing environment and patient conditions Experience engaging in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives
Candidates must hold a Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess at least two years of recent pediatric nursing experience. Current BCLS and PALS certifications are required, along with demonstrated ability to perform in high-stress critical situations.
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.