The vascular access resource nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and managing complex phlebotomies, peripheral lines, and central lines. They also act as an educator to facilitate knowledge transfer and promote best practices in pediatric vascular access.
$41.15-$58.98
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In keeping with CHEO’s mission statement, the vascular access resource nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating practices as it relates to the management of complex phlebotomies, peripheral lines and central lines. As an educator, the vascular access nurse facilitates knowledge transfer internally as well as externally with community partners. They will promote best practices in pediatric vascular access at CHEO and participate in the orientation of all new nursing staff ensuring consistency in practices across the organization. Working on the vascular access team is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills in a variety of pediatric clinical settings.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred) Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential) Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Essential) Minimum one (1) year pediatric experience (Essential) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential) PICC line insertion trained (Preferred) Previous experience working within a Vascular Access Team (VAT) environment (Preferred) Family-centered approach (Essential) Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential) Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
Candidates must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current CPR certification. A minimum of one year of pediatric experience is essential, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
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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