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Canadian Blood Services

Donor Centre Nurse

Orleans, ON · On-site

CA$39.07/hr

  • PTO

Temporary part-time Possible schedule/FTE: 0.73 Position's anticipated end date: 2027-11-12 ... Registered Nurse in the province is required. * 2 years of experience working as a nurse is ...

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A Temporary RN job is a short-term nursing position where a registered nurse (RN) is hired for a specific period to fill staffing needs. These roles can be found in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or through staffing agencies. Temporary RNs may cover for staff shortages, seasonal demand, or special projects. Assignments can range from a few weeks to several months, offering flexibility and diverse work experiences.

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To thrive as a Temporary RN, you need current RN licensure, clinical nursing knowledge, and experience providing patient care across various settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), medical equipment, and basic life support (BLS) certification are typically required. Strong adaptability, communication, and time-management skills help Temporary RNs quickly integrate into new teams and workflows. These attributes are essential to ensure seamless patient care and maintain high standards during short-term assignments.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Rn job openings in Ottawa, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,786 per year, or $45.1 per hour.

Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Team - Temporary Part-Time (0.4) (Until February 2028)

Cheo

Ottawa, ON • On-site

CA$41.15 - CA$58.98/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Compensation Pay Range:

$41.15-$58.98

Job Description:

Ifyouare acurrentCHEOemployeewithaccesstoWorkday,pleaseapplytothispostingvia theWorkdayapplication as aninternalapplicantusingthe Jobs Hub.

Tosuccessfullyapplyforthisposition,pleasesubmityourapplication by 11:59 pm thedaybeforetheadvertisedclosingdate in thepostingtoensureyourapplicationisreceived.

Ottawaisbuiltonun-cededAlgonquin Anishinaabeterritory. The peoples of the AlgonquinAnishinabekNation havelivedonthisterritoryformillenniaandwehonourthemandthisland.Theirculture andpresencehavenurturedand continue tonurturethisland. CHEOalsohonoursall First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples andtheirvaluablepastandpresentcontributions tothisland.
CHEOisone of the fewstand-alone, global leaders inpediatrichealth andishome to morethan6,500 staff,clinicians,scientistsandresearchers, aswellasvolunteers- all ofwhomworktogetherto helpchildrenandyouthachievetheirbestlives.Withinitsownwallsandthroughpartnershipswithcommunityproviders, CHEO hastransformedfroma 20th century acute carehospitalintoa 21st centuryintegratedchildandyouthhealth system.
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadianhospitalsfor thedigitizationofitsclinicalinfrastructure, CHEO combines excellence inclinicalcare,research, and education toadvanceseamlesscarethat'sprovidedwhere,when, and howitisneeded.CHEO'sResearchInstituteisdedicatedto world-classclinical,translational, and basic scienceresearchcoveringawiderange ofchildren'shealthconcerns. CHEO has beennamedCanada'sbest health-care employer by Forbes in 2024,2025and 2026andisrankedsecondamongCanadianhospitalsonitslistofCanada'sBestEmployersfor multipleconsecutiveyears. For the 14thconsecutiveyearin arow, the editors ofCanada'sTop 100EmployershasrecognizedCHEO asatop employer in the National Capital Region. EveryyearCHEOhelpsmorethan500,000childrenandyouthfromEastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

In keeping with CHEO's mission statement, the vascular access resource nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating practices as it relates to the management of complex phlebotomies, peripheral lines and central lines. As an educator, the vascular access nurse facilitates knowledge transfer internally as well as externally with community partners. They will promote best practices in pediatric vascular access at CHEO and participate in the orientation of all new nursing staff ensuring consistency in practices across the organization. Working on the vascular access team is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills in a variety of pediatric clinical settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Preferred)

  • Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (Essential)

  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Essential)

  • Minimum one (1) year pediatric experience (Essential)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)

  • PICC line insertion trained (Preferred)

  • Previous experience working within a Vascular Access Team (VAT) environment (Preferred)

  • Family-centered approach (Essential)

  • Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)

  • Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)


*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA).

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEOwillconducta morecomprehensivepre-screening andevaluationprocess. This processmayincludemorevariedandmultidimensionaltestingsuchas awrittentest,practicalexam, orotherassessment. All candidateswhomeetthe essential andpreferredqualificationsmaybetested.

Bilingualism(French/English)willbevalidatedby alanguageproficiencyassessmentconductedby athirdparty provider. Candidateswillberequiredtomeetthe minimumlinguisticprofilepriorto the date ofhire.

Shouldyourequireaccommodationduringanyphase in therecruitmentprocess,pleasecontact HumanResourcesatTalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All informationreceivedin relation to accommodationwillbekeptconfidentialandwillbehandledin compliancewiththeAccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association Union (ONA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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