Registered Nurse - Paeds​/NICU

The Registered Nurse Paediatrics/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will provide specialty skills as required for:

• Paediatrics

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Paediatric Outpatients

Qualifications

• Current general class registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required.

• Current CPR Certification required.

• Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a Paediatrics department/with newborns in a Level 2 or 3 nursery or combined care unit required.

• Paediatric Advanced Life Support required.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certificate required.

• Preference given to candidates with successful completion of the Neonatal Intensive Care Course.

• Preference given to candidates with a Paediatric oncology course.

• Experience with Cerner electronic documentation system an asset.

• Commitment to providing high quality, individualized patient care.

• Ability to form good working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

• Ability to make intelligent, independent decisions and initiate appropriate action based on patient-focused best practice guidelines.

• Excellent work performance and attendance record required.

• The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment

• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork

• wellness initiatives

• continuing education grants

• employee recognition and assistance programs

• a competitive salary and benefits package

• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.

All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Hiring at OSMH

OSMH may utilize automated screening tools (i.e. questionnaires) to highlight candidates' qualifications; however, OSMH does not involve the use of artifical intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. We recommend applying directly through our website as all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

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