Registered Nurse- Ophthalmology Clinic

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through integration of healthcare, leading‑edge research, and education. Our reputation would not have been built, nor could it be maintained, without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and provides a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Clinical Program Coordinator who is interested in joining our fast‑paced and dynamic Retinoblastoma team. Retinoblastoma is a rare, highly curable childhood cancer that arises from the retina and typically affects infants and young children. The Ophthalmology Clinic's Retinoblastoma Program works collaboratively with internal and external partners to support timely access to care for patients from across Canada.

The RN Clinical Program Coordinator will play a central role on the multi‑disciplinary Retinoblastoma team, facilitating efficient, high‑quality care by coordinating referral intake, diagnostic work‑up, treatment planning, procedures and follow‑up.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage patient care for infants and children undergoing treatment for retinoblastoma, from diagnosis through treatment and follow‑up.

Serve as primary point of contact for patients and caregivers, offering education, support and guidance throughout the treatment process.

Develop an effective communication strategy to establish and maintain continuity of care between coordinators, patients/families, surgeons and other team members along the trajectory of care.

Patient Care Coordination

Manage referral intake, working collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team to process and triage new referrals efficiently.

Collaborate with the multi‑disciplinary team to develop individualized, evidence‑based care plans.

Collaborate with the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure timely completion of pre‑operative testing and consents, preventing surgical delays.

Maintain an up‑to‑date, centralized registry of all active retinoblastoma patients, tracking each patient’s status, outstanding testing/assessment results and planned next steps.

Enhance Patient and Family Education

Coordinate with the multi‑disciplinary team to support clear and timely communication with families/caregivers about planned appointments, procedures and next steps.

Provide family‑centred teaching (e.g. pre‑ and post‑operative instructions), setting realistic expectations for the treatment experience and recovery, empowering caregivers to actively participate in care and promoting adherence to post‑surgical protocols (as applicable).

Identify barriers to care and escalates to Social Work, as appropriate.

Support optimal patient experiences by collaborating and coordinating with Child Life and other supports, as needed.

Improve Post‑Operative Care Coordination

Facilitate discharge planning and follow‑up to minimise length of stay and prevent complications.

Support patient compliance with post‑operative care and serve as a liaison between patients, families/caregivers and providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program.

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in paediatric nursing, ambulatory care preferred; established experience in Ophthalmology is preferred.

Basic proficiency with computers (word processing, Excel, computerized documentation system; Epic preferred).

Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities, critical thinking skills and ability to work within a team.

Self‑directed, flexible and able to take initiative.

Attention to detail and efficient time management.

Basic understanding of change management processes, exposure to project planning and an interest in quality improvement considered assets.

Commitment to understanding and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Eligibility to enrol in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

Focus on employee wellness with the new Staff Health and Well‑being Strategy.

Hospital committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in child health.

Employment Type

Full‑Time, 1.0 FTE, Temporary, 1‑Year Contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Sick Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

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