The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care for pediatric patients and their families. They work independently and with the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient clinic operations, including medication administration and patient support.
$30.41-$37.35
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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. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Assess the patient (e.g., results from lab, x-ray, or pathology; status of drug or incision; additional clinical nursing data; vital signs; measurements; and collect specimens) Assist the team with procedures. Monitor the patient pre and post procedures as required. Administer medication within scope of practice. Receive calls from parents. Obtain required information and respond to or redirect calls as required. Coordinate care with home care and other health care professionals and specialists as required. Provide instructions (written or oral) to patients and families as required. Typically this may include teaching for procedures, specimen collection or discharge teaching. Provide emotional support to patients and families. Maintain documentation according to CHEO policies and procedures. Maintain equipment and report any malfunctions. Order and restock supplies. Check expiry dates on supplies and medications. Check resuscitation cart.
Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario, BCLS certification, and a medication administration course. Proficiency in both English and French is essential, and two years of pediatric experience 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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