Registered Nurse, Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic; PAC; Casual; Hospital

Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care.

To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Posting Closes - EOD Sept 14th

As a Registered Nurse in the clinic you will work with a paediatrician to plan, implement and evaluate the care of select paediatric patients with acute illness requiring consultation and follow up care. Working in an outpatient setting, you will perform assessments and provide clinical care for ill ambulatory paediatric patients. You will also participate in the development of policies and procedures related to best practice, deliver educational sessions and act as a resource to patients/families.

Your role will also encompass working with internal and external stakeholders such as the Emergency Department and community paediatricians. In this capacity you will participate in interprofessional clinic rounds, assist with evaluation and implementation of changes to patient flow from the Emergency Department and community.

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses; BScN preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• A minimum of three years of recent experience in a pediatric setting.
• RNAO membership is preferred.
• Excellent physical assessment, teaching, and discharge planning skills.
• Working knowledge of computer technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment.
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.
• Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Weekdays 9-5 or Weekends 10-4

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation: BAND J Range: $41.18 - $59.03

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the…