Registered Nurse - Children's Care - PCCU

Posting Period

Open:        December 26, 2024

Deadline:   January 8, 2025

ONA

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name

Children’s Care - PCCU

The Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) provides specialized care for children aged 0 to 17 years old, including those with complex care needs, traumas, critical illnesses as well as end of life care. With 8 Level 2 beds and 12 Level 3 beds, we prioritize family-centered care and work closely with an interdisciplinary team. There are plenty of opportunities for growth and development through an extensive and individualized orientation process. We are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our young patients and their families.

Regular Part-Time

Rate of Pay:               $39.07 per hour - $56.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proof of a current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum of two (2) years recent  nursing experience in a paediatric critical care setting
• Completion of NRP and PALS preferred
• Completion of a recent breastfeeding course preferred
• Demonstrated proficient math skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills involving time management and prioritization
• Demonstrated ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and self-directed learning
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements: 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

Teaching, Learning and Research

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.