Lakeshore Children’s Health has an opening for the role of Pediatric Emergency Nurse in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a full-time role for senior nurses.
You will care for children and work closely with their families, who are part of every decision.
About the role
In this role, you will assess and care for infants, children and teens, give medicines with careful dose checks and help families feel confident at home.
Key responsibilities
- Assess and care for children of different ages on each shift
- Calculate and give weight-based medicines safely
- Support parents and carers and include them in care
- Work with doctors, child life staff and therapists
- Teach families how to care for their child after discharge
Requirements and qualifications
- An active nursing licence or registration for this country
- Current BLS, plus PALS or a pediatric life-support course
- Pediatric or acute care experience
- Patience and clear communication with children and parents
- Strong medicine calculation skills
Nice to have
- A pediatric nursing certification
- Neonatal or pediatric emergency experience
- Experience teaching families
Benefits and perks
- Pediatric orientation with a preceptor
- Funded pediatric courses
- Shift extras for nights and weekends
- Health and retirement benefits
About the company
Lakeshore Children’s Health provides hospital care for children and their families. Employer details on a live listing come from its own careers page.
Frequently asked questions
Registration with the provincial regulator. Employers can only hire nurses who are licensed, or can become licensed, in Canada. Check the rules with the regulator before you apply.
The employer lists CAD 48 – 58 per hour, which is about CAD 99,840 to 120,640 per year. Check the employer’s page for bonuses and other benefits.
Many units prefer it, and some train experienced nurses who want to move into pediatrics. The requirements above show what this employer asks for.