The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
ON
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:
https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/for-health-care-providers/nursing/sickkids-nursing-unit-descriptions.pdf
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 .
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:
https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/for-health-care-providers/nursing/sickkids-nursing-unit-descriptions.pdf
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 .
Northern Health
** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** Quit searching for work-life balance… get paid $20,000* to find it! For a limited time, critical care trained nurses who relocate to some of B.C.’s most beautiful northern communities will receive a bonus $20,000* through the Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive program. The combination of shorter commutes, affordability, and breathtaking scenery in your new location means you will have time to explore the outdoors, master a new recipe, or simply catch up on your favorite show. * two-year return of service required What else do you receive with the Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive Position? • Guaranteed ongoing full time employment within Northern Health. • Relocation support may be available What else do I need to know? • The Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive position is dependent on a two-year return of service. • Should a recipient of the Northern Rural Critical Care incentive voluntarily leave NH during the two-year return of service agreement, they will be required to refund a portion of the incentive at a prorated rate (calculated on the basis of 1/24th of the total allowance for each month of the two-year return of service not yet served) I already work for NH. Can I take advantage of the Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive? • The Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive supports nurses who have made an employment commitment to support Northern BC’s Critical Care Departments. This opportunity is only available to external hires to Northern Health. For more information, contact recruitment at: NHJobs@northernhealth.ca Reporting to the Unit Manager Emergency/ Ambulatory Care, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities of patients presenting in the Emergency Department. Also provides nursing care, assistance and relief to all nursing areas including ICU; Maternity; Med/Surg and Ambulatory Care within the frame work of quality management and in accordance with the Fort St. John Hospital & Health Centre mission statement. The role is defined by the needs of the Hospital, a select patient/family population, agency expectations and the goals for professional nursing practice. Shift Rotation/Hours of work : Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00
New Wage: As of April 1, 2023 the new wage is: $40.21 - $57.78/hour
Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre is a 46-bed hospital with 115 residential care beds in the adjoining Peace Villa Care Home. They have two state of the art operating rooms, ambulatory clinics including cancer care and hemodialysis, emergency and ICU, a birthing centre with single maternity rooms for labour, delivery and post-partum. Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021) and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer. What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” offered through the Federal and BC Government
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Acquires and maintains skill certification in the following: A.C.L.S., CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation, IV therapy, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Ventilator and basic Cardiac Monitoring.
Three (3) years’ full-time recent acute care experience involving intensive care, obstetrics and emergency or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Who we are Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** Quit searching for work-life balance… get paid $20,000* to find it! For a limited time, critical care trained nurses who relocate to some of B.C.’s most beautiful northern communities will receive a bonus $20,000* through the Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive program. The combination of shorter commutes, affordability, and breathtaking scenery in your new location means you will have time to explore the outdoors, master a new recipe, or simply catch up on your favorite show. * two-year return of service required What else do you receive with the Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive Position? • Guaranteed ongoing full time employment within Northern Health. • Relocation support may be available What else do I need to know? • The Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive position is dependent on a two-year return of service. • Should a recipient of the Northern Rural Critical Care incentive voluntarily leave NH during the two-year return of service agreement, they will be required to refund a portion of the incentive at a prorated rate (calculated on the basis of 1/24th of the total allowance for each month of the two-year return of service not yet served) I already work for NH. Can I take advantage of the Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive? • The Northern Rural Critical Care Incentive supports nurses who have made an employment commitment to support Northern BC’s Critical Care Departments. This opportunity is only available to external hires to Northern Health. For more information, contact recruitment at: NHJobs@northernhealth.ca Reporting to the Unit Manager Emergency/ Ambulatory Care, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities of patients presenting in the Emergency Department. Also provides nursing care, assistance and relief to all nursing areas including ICU; Maternity; Med/Surg and Ambulatory Care within the frame work of quality management and in accordance with the Fort St. John Hospital & Health Centre mission statement. The role is defined by the needs of the Hospital, a select patient/family population, agency expectations and the goals for professional nursing practice. Shift Rotation/Hours of work : Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00
New Wage: As of April 1, 2023 the new wage is: $40.21 - $57.78/hour
Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre is a 46-bed hospital with 115 residential care beds in the adjoining Peace Villa Care Home. They have two state of the art operating rooms, ambulatory clinics including cancer care and hemodialysis, emergency and ICU, a birthing centre with single maternity rooms for labour, delivery and post-partum. Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021) and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer. What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” offered through the Federal and BC Government
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Acquires and maintains skill certification in the following: A.C.L.S., CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation, IV therapy, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Ventilator and basic Cardiac Monitoring.
Three (3) years’ full-time recent acute care experience involving intensive care, obstetrics and emergency or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Who we are Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Northern Health
** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** Do you have a passion for nursing? Do you want to extend your nursing knowledge? We have a training opportunity that may interest you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the Operating Room department at Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre. Under the direction of the Operating room Head Nurse, the OR/P.A.R. nurse provides direct nursing care to the peri-operative patient according to established standards/policies and provides work direction to nursing and non-nursing staff as required. The OR/P.A.R. nurse assesses the physical and psychological needs; plans, implements, evaluating and documents the nursing care for the patient during the peri-operative process, and the immediate post-operative period. Nursing responsibilities include scheduled on call responsibilities. AORN Perioperative Nursing Program Details
There are 6 training positions available for 2023/2024
Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required
Learners should expect to make a 6 – 12 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning
Additional study time, outside of schedule hours, may be required to successfully complete the program • Flexibility for practicums is necessary
Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department
Upon successful completion of the education program, Northern Health requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular position in the area of nursing applicable to the education program. • Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If there are no qualified applicants, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants and training will be provided
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00 New Wage: As of April 1, 2023 the new wage is: $40.21 - $57.78/hour Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre is a 46-bed hospital with 115 residential care beds in the adjoining Peace Villa Care Home. They have two state of the art operating rooms, ambulatory clinics including cancer care and hemodialysis, emergency and ICU, a birthing centre with single maternity rooms for labour, delivery, and post-partum. Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021) and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer. What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Current C.P.R., I.V. Therapy and Discharge from P.A.R. Certificates mandatory.
One year recent experience in the Operating Room/Post-Anesthetic Room.
** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** Do you have a passion for nursing? Do you want to extend your nursing knowledge? We have a training opportunity that may interest you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the Operating Room department at Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre. Under the direction of the Operating room Head Nurse, the OR/P.A.R. nurse provides direct nursing care to the peri-operative patient according to established standards/policies and provides work direction to nursing and non-nursing staff as required. The OR/P.A.R. nurse assesses the physical and psychological needs; plans, implements, evaluating and documents the nursing care for the patient during the peri-operative process, and the immediate post-operative period. Nursing responsibilities include scheduled on call responsibilities. AORN Perioperative Nursing Program Details
There are 6 training positions available for 2023/2024
Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required
Learners should expect to make a 6 – 12 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning
Additional study time, outside of schedule hours, may be required to successfully complete the program • Flexibility for practicums is necessary
Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department
Upon successful completion of the education program, Northern Health requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular position in the area of nursing applicable to the education program. • Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If there are no qualified applicants, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants and training will be provided
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00 New Wage: As of April 1, 2023 the new wage is: $40.21 - $57.78/hour Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre is a 46-bed hospital with 115 residential care beds in the adjoining Peace Villa Care Home. They have two state of the art operating rooms, ambulatory clinics including cancer care and hemodialysis, emergency and ICU, a birthing centre with single maternity rooms for labour, delivery, and post-partum. Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021) and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer. What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Current C.P.R., I.V. Therapy and Discharge from P.A.R. Certificates mandatory.
One year recent experience in the Operating Room/Post-Anesthetic Room.