Anesthesia Assistant

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 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. SickKids 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 SickKids, 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.

Don't miss a great opportunity to join our award-wining organization. SickKids has been voted one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 9th year in a row. We've been recognized as a top employer for young people, a top family friendly employer, and a top employer in the GTA!

We are looking for a qualified Anesthesia Assistant to join our team!

As an Anesthesia Assistant, you will participate in the care of paediatric patients undergoing general, regional or local anesthetic or procedural sedation under the direct supervision and / or immediate availability of the Anesthesiologist. Within a collaborative practice agreement, you will assist the Anesthesiologist in the delivery of anesthesia or procedural sedation to the paediatric patient during the pre-, intra-, and immediate postoperative periods of care.

You are authorized to practice within your respective scope of practice as a regulated health professional (RN or RT) and may perform duties beyond your scope of practice under medical directives. You will provide clinical and technical assistance to optimize safe care of pediatric patients in various hospital areas, including the OR, Sedation Unit, and satellite anesthesia areas. You will also be involved in providing moderate to deep sedation for procedures throughout the hospital.

Here's What You'll Love

• Enhancing children's health and changing lives daily
• A focus on employee wellness with our Staff Health and Well-being Strategy
• An organization committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• A culture of safety for patients and staff
• Being part of an expert interprofessional care team
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits and a pension plan
• An academic environment with awards, bursaries, mentoring, and continuous improvement

Here's What You'll Do

• Assess patients' health status through critical thinking
• Participate actively within the healthcare team
• Use evidence-based practices to ensure professional accountability
• Provide safe and ethical anesthesia care
• Maintain clinical competence through ongoing education

Here's What You'll Need

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant program with practicum
• Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Minimum 5 years pediatric critical care experience or equivalent
• Experience in a peri-operative environment is an asset
• Commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion

Employment Type : Full-Time - 1.00 FTE

Benefits include health and dental coverage; details will be discussed upon offer.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and provide supports for access and inclusion during the hiring process.

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Employment is conditional upon receipt of necessary documentation.

How to Apply : Please combine your cover letter and resume into one document (max 20 pages). For technical issues, contact [e-mail] but do not send resumes to this email.

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