Registered Nurse, Ontario Poison Centre

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 the 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 features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick Kids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Are you a nurse with acute care experience? Do you want to participate in providing critical advice to bedside providers, educating individuals at home and making a meaningful impact in Ontario communities (and beyond)? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Your Role as a Specialist in Poison Information
Following a Comprehensive Orientation, You Will

Respond to poisoning and drug overdose calls involving both adult and pediatric exposures, providing timely, expert guidance over the phone.

Perform thorough assessment on patients in both the home and hospital setting.

Apply knowledge of Toxicological principles to develop and adapt evidence‑based care plans and evaluate their effectiveness all in collaboration with our inter‑professional team of medical (or physician) toxicologists, pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare providers.

Provide professional poison information services by analyzing potential toxicity, determining type and severity of exposure, and recommending an evidence‑based treatment management plan.

Provide information to healthcare professional callers treating a poisoned patient regarding anticipated clinical course, diagnostic approach, interpretation of laboratory results, and appropriate invasive, supportive, and antidotal treatment recommendations.

Guide appropriate use of antidotes and other treatments of poisoned patients.

Beyond your core responsibilities, you may also have the opportunity to:

Support poison prevention education and awareness.

Contribute to research and process improvement.

Participate in leadership activities within the field.

This is your chance to specialize in toxicology, work in a fast‑paced environment, and directly impact the health and safety of local, regional, and provincial populations.

Take your nursing career to the next level - join us at the Ontario Poison Centre!

Location
Toronto

Here’s What You’ll Need

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or evidence of working towards.

Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Minimum of 3 years acute care experience, preferably in an intensive care unit or an emergency department.

Fluency in English is preferred. Fluency in French is an asset.

Proficiency in a variety of Windows based applications is required, and strong keyboarding skills are necessary.

Demonstrated clinical competence and current knowledge base through continued education and lifelong learning.

Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to successfully communicate with individuals of multi‑cultural and educational backgrounds.

Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Ability to work independently, as well as with the inter‑professional team.

Excellent attention to detail and efficient time management skills.

Demonstrated resilience to adapt to an ever‑changing environment.

Ability to work under pressure and within a fast‑paced environment.

Commitment to continuous learning, improvement and evidence‑based practice.

Once you have achieved eligibility (approximately 2 years of full‑time work as a SPI) it is an expectation that you write an examination to become a Certified Specialist as part of our Quality Assurance practice.

Here’s What You’ll Get
This position offers full benefits including health and dental coverage, vacation time, long‑term disability, life insurance and the opportunity to participate in the Sick Kids HOOP Pension plan.

Employment Type

Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Shifts
The Poison Centre provides telephone toxicology consultation services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SPIs are expected to work all shift types, weekends and statutory holidays. The shifts are 12 hours and are typically 7 am – 7 pm (LD), 11 am – 11 pm (LE) or 7 pm – 7 am (LN). SPIs are expected to work 40% LD shifts and 60% of a combination of LE and LN shifts.

SPIs are expected to work onsite for the first 16 months and then have the option to work remotely for 60% of their scheduled shifts.

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