Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Work Type: Temporary Part Time (until approx. August 2027)

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary : Provision of exemplary pediatric patient care that is patient and family focused and based on current best evidence. Provision of education and support to patients and their families in a safe, efficient and responsive manner. Collaboration within the multidisciplinary team to support a safe, productive, and respectful working environment.

Position Requirements:

• Valid license with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• One year of recent experience working with the pediatric population. Nurses who have recently graduated who have consolidated in Pediatrics for their final placement will be considered.
• Completion of a 16hr in-person breastfeeding course mandatory. Course will be required to be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Current PALS Provider status. Applicants not holding PALS provider status may be considered however course will be required to be completed within 6 months of hire
• Commitment to patient and family-centered care
• Good attendance record
• Current BCLS HCP certification

Demonstrated Skill in:

• Care of the newborn and pediatric patient and family
• Clear communication within a multidisciplinary team
• Computer based documentation
• Care of intravenous medication administration and fluid management
• Care of pediatric patients with predictable diagnoses/and limited systems involvement including but not limited to; stable surgical patients (tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies, post-operative care), medically predictable patients requiring mental health support (Form-1, eating disorders), hyperbilirubinemia patients requiring phototherapy, patients/families requiring feeding support for growth and development, patients experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Attributes

• Highly motivated & self-directed
• Respectful, collaborative manner in dealing with colleagues and patients
• High level of maturity and professionalism
• Compassionate and understanding
• Sound/realistic decision making
• Flexible and able to balance competing priorities
• Reflective practitioner
• Patient and family centered approach to providing care

Application Instructions:

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING EMPATH.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment in our recruitment and selection practices . We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.