Requisition #:

PAEDS2607

Job Category:

Nursing

Department:

Paediatrics

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Start Rate Amount ($/hour):

41.15

Open Positions:

1

Job Number:

J0926-0313

OVERVIEW

Our Paediatrics Program provides nurses a unique opportunity to grow their clinical practice, leadership skills, and careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Our team cares for children from newborn through to 18 years of age, providing specialized, child and family-centred care. We support children and families by building on their strengths and partnering with them throughout their care.

As adynamic, community-oriented program, we are committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. Nurses work alongside a diverse and welcoming interprofessional team that values the contributions of every member and is committed to supporting new staff as they develop their practice. At MGH, you will receive a comprehensive orientation and ongoing education to build the knowledge, skills, judgement and confidence to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. We also offer continuing education, professional development, and leadership opportunities to help you grow your career within our paediatric team.

What to expect:
As a member of the Paediatrics / Maternal Newborn and Child team, you will grow your nursing practice by:

Applying knowledge of nursing science, process, and clinical judgment in the provision of safe, competent, compassionate, evidence-informed and patient-centered quality care.
Sharing knowledge and expertise with others, while advocating forand promoting health and well-being of patients.

Caring for your patients as part of a respectful, collaborative interprofessional care team.
Working with the MGH team to advance your nursing competencies through ongoing unit-based and corporate educational and professional development opportunities.

EDUCATION

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
- PALS certification required. If you have not completed PALS, the candidate must be willing to successfully complete PALS certificate within 3 months of hire.

- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification required. If you have not completed NRP, the candidate must be willing to successfully complete NRP certificate within 3 months of hire.

- Breastfeeding course completion an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

- Paediatric experience, including paediatric consolidation placement and/or any proof of student externship experience, within the last year is required.

- Blood procurement and IV start experience an asset.

- Demonstrates knowledge of and willingness to work within a family centered care environment.
- Demonstrates excellent skills and knowledge of growth and development with an ability to apply knowledge to nursing care.

- Demonstrated knowledge of pain assessment in relation to the patient's age and clinical presentation.
- Efficient computer skills, experience with Cerner is an asset.

- Excellent interpersonal skills/able to relate to children and families with demonstrated organizational ability, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Must be willing to work in other areas of the Maternal, Newborn, Child Services Program (skills and abilities considered).
- Able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Evidence of continuing education.
- Motivated to pursue educational goals, teaching; leadership potential an asset.

- Commitment to unit-specific education, and other training identified as necessary to practice safely and competently on the unit.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Come be a part of the future of healthcare in the heart of the east!

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