Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. 
 
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. 

CHEO is proud to participate in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program again this year!  

What is the NGG Program? 

The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) is a program funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This program is designed to support newly graduated RNs and RPNs, as well as Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who are within twelve (12) months of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). 
 

The intent of the NGG program is to: 

• Provide support to new nurses in Ontario as they transition into practice;  

• Improve the integration of new nurses into the workforce;  

• Promote the availability of full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours for new nurses; and 

• Promote health workforce planning at the organizational level. 
   

 What are the Benefits of this Opportunity? 

• 450 hours of orientation within 12 weeks, which includes classroom education and precepted shifts. 

• Participation in a robust orientation (corporate and nursing) that improves a new graduate’s transition into practice and into full-time employment. 

• Begin your nursing career among a top Canadian hospital and one Canada’ Top Employers 

CHEO has opportunities for New Grads in the following areas: 

 Applying to the CHEO NGG posting does not guarantee an applicant will be awarded an NGG position. The NGG program is funded by the Ministry of Health, with a limited number of funded positions. As a result, the program is highly competitive, and not all applicants will receive a position.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

As a new graduate transitioning into practice, during the 12-week orientation and training program, incumbents will receive invaluable coaching, feedback and mentorship in a clinical setting while performing in the scope of the RPN role and supporting patient care. 

COMMITMENT 

• These positions will work in a fixed term contract of 1.0 FTE (Temporary Full-Time) for a 12-week period. 

• The new graduate will commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer (CHEO) for a minimum of six (6) months after completing the NGG program transition into practice period.  

• Hiring periods for NGG occur between May and November 2026, as this is when the NGG portal is open through the Ministry of Health. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 This post is for Registered Practical Nurses (RPN)’s or Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who are within twelve (12) months of registering with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and who have not previously worked as a nurse in Ontario.  

We are seeking Nurses who have: 

• Graduated in Canada with diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution. OR  

• Completed their nursing education outside of Canada 

• Match with an employer on the NGG online portal within twelve (12) months of registering with the CNO 

• Have not been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six (6) months prior to participating in the NGG program 

AND 

• Commit to accepting full-time employment or the equivalent of full-time hours with their NGG employer (CHEO) for a minimum of six (6) months after completing the NGG program transition into practice period 

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Essential)  

• Successfully completed a recent pediatric clinical placement at CHEO or other organization (Preferred) 

• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in English (Essential) 

• Family-centered approach (Essential) 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential) 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills (Essential) 

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team (Essential) 

• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions (Essential)                

• Effective communication skills to provide ongoing support and care for diverse patients and communicate any concerns, changes in the patient’s condition (Essential) 

• Ability to respond to physical demands (e.g., heavy lifts and transfers, run to codes, do restraints) (Essential) 

• Basic knowledge of performing vital signs, sterility and aseptic technique and established Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices (Essential) 

• Shifts include evening, weekend, overnights and holiday work (Essential) 

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) and remain compliant (Essential) 

• Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred) 

How To Apply: 

To get started, eligible nurses must first apply directly to this posting through the CHEO portal. Once the NGG online portal opens (usually during the last week of April or first week of May), you will need to register as a Nursing User on the NGG portal ( https://www.nursescareerstart.health.gov.on.ca ). 

Note: New nursing graduates may not yet have their CNO registration and as such will not be able to complete the registration process on the NGG portal until a CNO registration is received.  Given this, we invite all new nursing graduates in this scenario to apply to a job posting at CHEO so long as you anticipate receiving your CNO registration by November 15, 2026.  If an offer is presented, you must formally register on the NGG portal (pending receipt of CNO registration) and apply to a specific NGG job posting to finalize the recruitment process.  

*Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

**Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.  Pre-screening might include testing.