Registered Nurse - Unit 6AB: Multi-Organ Transplant & Medical

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join Unit 6AB (Multi-Organ Transplant and Medical Specialties) on a full-time basis (including NRG component of FTE) to provide family-centered nursing care to children along the continuum of care.

SickKids nurses are leaders who influence and deliver the best in specialized child and family-centred care.

We focus on the whole person, to support children and families to cope, develop, grow, thrive and transform, leveraging strengths of the family.

When you join SickKids, you are joining a renowned interprofessional care team.

We've been recognized as one of the World's Best paediatric healthcare centers, as well as a top 100 Employer in Canada . We are proud of where we work, and we think you will be too!

What do we do in the Multi-Organ Transplant and Medical Specialties (6AB) Inpatient Unit?

6AB is a 40-bed Level II Critical Care acute medical-surgical inpatient setting with 7 distinct but inter-related medical services, including solid organ transplantation (Liver/Intestine/Kidney/Lung), Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology and the program for Gastro-intestinal Function and Treatment (GIFT). We serve a uniquely complex population of patients and families challenged with life-altering acute and chronic illnesses that require focused and highly skilled management along a continuum of health services both in Hospital and in the community.

Given the breadth and depth of exposure to many interrelated systems and services, 6AB provides an excellent foundation for those aspiring for developing toward future careers in critical care, emergency department, operating room, clinical teaching, leadership/management and advanced nursing practice (e.g.

CNS, APN, NP, etc.) As an RN at SickKids there are many opportunities for career development including Critical Care Nursing, Acute Care Transport, Research, Education, Leadership, Advanced Practice, and more.

We provide access to funding to help with the cost of investing in your career.

we advance our nurses based on performance and aptitude to train in specialized and highly sought-after skills such as pediatric peritoneal dialysis, organ transplantation and level 2 critical care.

We offer cross-training opportunities in pediatric hemodialysis, apheresis and support for certification in pediatric nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association (CpedN(C)). 6AB nurses may also train for unit-based leadership opportunities in a Clinical Support Nurse capacity, a group which functions with enhanced autonomy and navigational leadership amongst an interprofessional team.

Ready to start your journey?

Apply now for an opportunity to join our team on June 17th, 2024 ! Here's What You'll Love: Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day Our academic and learning environment with robust 3-month orientation, mentoring programs, and focus on continuous improvement A culture of safety for both the patient and staff A focus on employee wellness . Self-care helps us care for others Comprehensive health & dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion A work environment where you have flexible scheduling, safe staff to patient ratios, awards and bursaries Being a part of the expert interprofessional care team driving hospital wide changes and beyond The opportunity to be recognized for nursing excellence awards and recognition programs Also, check out our Nursing at SickKids page for more information!

To preview descriptions inside SickKids Nursing units, please see the link below: Here's What You'll Do Develop and implement a nursing plan of care Work in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care Who You Are Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program Current registration as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Class License) Possess 1 + years of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity Previous work experience in paediatrics or experience working with children is a strong asset but not mandatory Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity * Candidates with less than 1 year of clinical RN experience are encouraged to apply to our New Graduate Nurse job opening.

Our Hiring Process Please follow the steps outlined below when submitting your application: Visit the SickKids Careers site and apply to one unit you are most interested to work in.

It is easy - you only need to submit one application!

Please include a cover letter as part of your application.

Make sure to indicate your top 3 units of interest in your cover letter to let us know of your other interested units.

If you are open to any unit, please let us know in your cover letter.

If you are selected, you will be contacted for a virtual interview between April 18 th - May 16 th . If you are not selected for this round of interviews, we encourage you to reapply in the future.

Upon receiving a verbal offer, all successful nursing candidates will need to provide 2 supervisory reference who can speak to clinical experience.

Nervous About Interviewing?

Preparing Yourself: Interview Skills Workshop We've got you covered!

SickKids is offering a workshop on interview skills for any nurse applying to our current job postings!

During this workshop, candidates will learn SickKids' core values and approach to care, as well as interviewing best practices to engage in before, during, and after the interview.

Through a panel discussion and question-and-answer period, our nurses will share their stories and advice for working at SickKids.

Register in advance for this virtual workshop HERE and join us on Thursday, April 18 th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM!

Interested in Connecting with Us?

The Talent Acquisition team is hosting two Information Sessions for nurses interested in working at SickKids.

You are welcome to join us on either Friday, April 12 th or Monday, April 22 nd from 12 PM to 1 PM . We will be covering a variety of topics such as the recruitment process, career development, unit overviews, nursing orientation, and more!

If you are interested, please register HERE .