Registered Nurse, Operating Room; Prior

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of Canada's largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres. We innovate in child health, improving the health of children through integrated healthcare, research and education. We foster a caring and supportive work environment that combines high standards of practice and ongoing learning.

You will provide family‑centered nursing care to children during the perioperative phase of care, assessing needs and supporting children and families throughout the surgical journey. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best care possible.

• Comprehensive paediatric nursing orientation and subspecialty orientation, plus preceptored clinical practice
• Career growth opportunities based on performance and aptitude
• Flexible scheduling in 6‑week blocks aligned with your input
• Interprofessional collaboration as a core part of the care team
• Supports lifelong learning through internal programs and external academics
  
  Professional development via committees, care rounds, preceptorships and mentorship
• Research and education funding for evidence‑based nursing practice
• Supportive environment via the RN Council
• International project experience to build paediatric health worldwide
• Opportunity to impact children’s health every day

• Develop and implement nursing plans of care
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team
• Maintain clinical competence and knowledge through education
• Apply evidence‑based practice in professional accountability
• Provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing care

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
• Completion of an operating room nursing program (required; for RN without OR experience, program completed during hiring)
• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Experience working with children preferred but not mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Demonstrated initiative and effective teamwork
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and evidence‑based practice
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Full‑time permanent

• Eligible for employee benefits coverage, including health and dental
• Employee wellness focus through the new Staff Health and Well‑being Strategy

• Hospital welcoming equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Contributes to vision of Healthier Children. A Better World

We are committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment.