Registered Nurse - PICU

Overview

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.

The PICU is a 21‑bed medical/surgical unit. Our patients’ ages range from newborn to 18 years of age. The PICU is a state‑of‑the‑art unit equipped with the latest in patient care technology, including computerized bedside charting. This world‑renowned unit provides excellence in paediatric critical care in an innovative fast‑paced environment. Team members are encouraged to grow and contribute in the areas of clinical practice, education, and research.

Nurses will have the opportunity to develop clinical expertise in paediatric critical care nursing.

• 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

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
• Active General Class RN License through the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Possess 1+ years of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking, problem‑solving and teamwork abilities
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity

• Recent and related acute care nursing experience is strongly preferred
• Previous work experience in Acute/Critical Care nursing (adult or paediatric) strongly preferred
• Previous work experience in paediatrics or experience working with children is strongly preferred

• Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
• 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 HOOPP defined‑benefit pension plan
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion
• A work environment where you have flexible scheduling, low 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

• Permanent full‑time, 0.8‑1.0 FTE, including access to benefits, pension plan & personal days
• Shift: days/nights/weekends/holidays

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. We provide accommodation during the application and interview process as needed.