Rpn-cas Paediatric Inpatient Unit

**Ref# 25SEI207**

**2 ‑ Part Time - Registered Practical Nurse**

**Paediatric Inpatient Unit**

This position has no set schedule, casual call‑ins

This position will involve working the day, evening, night and weekend shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a

guarantee.

Reporting to the Manager ‑ Paediatrics Services, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to a

patient population with predictable outcomes. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within

the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care,

mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the

ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current certification in BCLS
- Recent experience in Paediatric Nursing with experience in the care of complex patient populations, including care

of stable medical surgical patients who may or may not be technology dependant (feeding tube fed, tracheostomy),

care of beginning families, patients with mental health and/or behavioural diagnosis, children with developmental

challenges.
- Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his

basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
- Collaborates with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned to the Registered Practical Nurse become unstable

or have outcomes that are not as expected
- Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
- Strong interprofessional and communication skills
- Central Venous Line Management

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who:

- Have certification or recent continuing education in paediatric nursing,, lactation support/education, Paediatric

Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Nurses Paediatric Course (ENPC)

Salary Range: $37.175 to 38.160

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Friday, 11 July, 2025**.

website.

Posted: July 4, 2025

SEIU