Compensation Pay Range:

Job Description:

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Extensive Needs Service (ENS) is a service developed to address the needs of children and youth whose extensive and complex needs surpass the capacity of our existing healthcare system. The ENS brings a multidisciplinary team around a family to rapidly implement an intervention plan aimed at addressing the needs of the family as a whole. We are building a dedicated pathway for the most vulnerable children and youth up to 18 years of age with complex needs.

• Conduct physical assessments during clinic appointments to support medical and psychiatric evaluations.
• Perform health surveillance by triaging referrals, gathering medical histories, and identifying unmet health needs during pre-clinic nursing assessments for the medical clinic, and in case review for Psychiatry consultations.
• Coordinate case management for medical clinic patients, ensuring continuity of care and monitoring outcomes of medical interventions.
• Advocate for access to community care and resources, facilitating connections to appropriate supports and services.
• Administer seasonal vaccinations (e.g., influenza) and support other preventative health measures within the clinic setting.
• Provide health education to patients and families and collaboratively develop and implement safety plans with families and care teams.
• Support patients during clinic visits by managing interfering behaviors and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment at all times.
• Maintain documentation of clinical interactions, family discussions, and safety incidents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals to align care with ENS goals, including those of the feeding pathway.

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred)
• Minimum two (2) years Mental Health and neurodevelopmental health experience with the pediatric population (Essential)
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Essential)
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
• Strong family centered care skills (Essential)
• Possibility of occasional travel to Cornwall and Renfrew (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

This assignment may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such 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 be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider.

Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [redacted]. 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 Nurses Association Union (ONA).