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Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Ajax

Position

If you enjoy the meaningful connections that come from working in a home care environment, please continue reading! WeeCare Pediatric Home Health Care is currently hiring a team of Full-time Pediatric Registered Nurses in Ajax, Ontario. Experience working in the PICU preferred.

Shifts are Sunday-Saturday 0700-1500, 1500-2300 & 2300-0700 or 0700-1900 & 1900-0700.

Note: Must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two dose vaccine series or one dose of a single dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the official start date of hire.

Purpose

As a Pediatric Registered Nurse with WeeCare, your role is about more than just supporting the medical needs of clients; it's also about providing peace and comfort in their homes. While you are expected to administer medical care according to the client's care plan, we also expect you to serve as a trustworthy extension of the client's family.

Competencies

• A desire to go above and beyond - we want to work with people who like to exceed expectations, not just meet them. We expect you to do everything in your power to create a safe environment for yourself, the client, and the client's family and to provide a sense of peace, comfort, and balance in their home. You should value the support you can offer your clients and their families, and take every opportunity available to improve their experience.
• A sense of purpose and desire to work towards a bigger cause - we want you to feel like you are a part of something much bigger, because you are. You should understand the significance of the support you provide for your clients and their families. By providing your feedback and suggestions for improvements to the WeeCare team based on your experiences in the field, you will be directly impacting our ability to meet the needs of more families that need similar help.

Duties

• Administer and document medications as prescribed
• Monitor and maintain the safekeeping of drugs and narcotics
• Maintain child's records and required documentation in accordance with CNO standards
• Assist the child with personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living
• Observe and report on changes in child's condition to parent/guardian
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring, and adaptive aids
• Demonstrate understanding of child's needs and maximize abilities
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the child/parent/guardian
• Respond to child/parent/guardian concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken
• Assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including child's equipment and belongings
• Notify supervisor of any concerns impacting child's safety
• Complete all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the CNO
• Experience working with pediatrics
• Current BLS certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check within the past 6 months
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Schedule

• Sunday to Saturday
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• 8 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Experience

PICU preferred

Licence/Certification

• Covid-19 vaccination required

Ability to Commute

• Ajax, ON L1T 0L8

Employee Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Recognition program
• Flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive training program
• Supportive management team

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