Registered Nurse - Pediatric Shared Services

The Pediatric Medicine Clinics at McMaster Children's Hospital provides outpatient care to over 100,000 pediatric patients from Hamilton and the surrounding area. It is a dynamic, fast paced environment comprised of numerous sub-specialty clinics that facilitate the unique health care needs of children, using a family centered model of care. As a member of this multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will apply their clinical expertise of pediatric disease processes and related complex medical conditions to provide comprehensive nursing care and follow-up to children ages 0-17. The RN is also responsible for facilitating clinic flow and assisting with the coordination of community services and supports.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum of five (5) years recent nursing experience in a tertiary pediatric centre

• Sound knowledge of pediatric illnesses, symptoms and related interventions

• Demonstration of clinical expertise in pediatric psychosocial assessments, pediatric growth and development, critical thinking and problem solving

• Demonstration and knowledge in the role of community liaison and access to supports for the children and families

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and also collaborative with a multidisciplinary team

• Knowledge, skill and ability to provide health teaching for pediatric patients and their families, specific to the needs of the clinic population