New Graduate Nurse - Multiple Inpatient Units

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

HOOPP defined-benefit pension

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Flexible scheduling

Mentoring & orientation program

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is hiring New Graduate Clinicians to join an interprofessional care team. From Day 1 you will participate in a comprehensive nursing orientation with subspecialty training and supervised clinical practice to support your learning and career development.

You'll work on units such as 4D Heart Centre Inpatient, 5B General Surgery & Gynecology, 8A/6E Haematology/Oncology, 8B Blood & Marrow Transplant, and NICU, with a 0.8–1.0 FTE full-time schedule and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program and working towards CNO registration encouraged.
• Temporary Class RN License through the College of Nurses of Ontario, and NCLEX‑RN registration within 30 days of start (90 days on second attempt).
• Less than 1 year of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity; if more than 1 year, apply to unit postings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a nursing plan of care.
• Collaborate with child/family and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Maintain clinical competence and knowledge through ongoing education and lifelong learning.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to promote professional accountability.
• Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Education

Baccalaureate Nursing Program graduate

Job description

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.

As a New Graduate Clinician at SickKids, you will work with an amazing and diverse interprofessional care team.

Starting on Day 1, this team is ready to support your learning and career development by sharing their extensive knowledge and experience. You will participate in a comprehensive paediatric nursing orientation that includes subspecialty training and supervised clinical practice experience. We want you to have the tools you need to be successful in our unique environment.

Why Choose SickKids?

You will have the opportunity to improve the lives of children from across Canada and beyond. We are recognized as the World's Best paediatric hospital and our Nurses are leaders who influence and deliver the best in family-centered care.

Many of our Nurses begin their careers as New Graduate Clinicians and move on to positions in Critical Care Nursing, Research, Education, Leadership, Advanced Practice, and more!

Units Hiring New Graduate Clinicians For The January Intake

• 4D, Heart Centre Inpatient Unit
• 5B, General Surgery & Gynecology
• 8A/6E, Haematology/Oncology Unit
• 8B, Blood & Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy
• NICU, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Preview the SickKids nursing unit descriptions to learn more about each unit and review the Resume & Interview Essentials Workbook for application & interview tips.

Here’s What You’ll Get To 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

Here’s What You’ll Need

Essential Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program - recent graduates working towards CNO registration are encouraged to apply
• Temporary Class RN License through the College of Nurses of Ontario, and registration to write the NCLEX‑RN within 30 days of your start date
  • If second attempt, registration to write the NCLEX‑RN within 90 days of your start date
• Possess less than 1 year of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity.
  • If more than 1 year of clinical nursing experience, please apply to ONE of our unit-specific RN postings
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical placement experience relevant to your units of interest is strongly preferred
• Previous clinical placement experience in paediatrics or experience working with children is strongly preferred
• Clinical experience or clinical externship experience in an acute care hospital is strongly preferred

Here’s What You’ll Love

• Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
• Academic and learning environment with robust 3-month orientation and 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
• The opportunity to be recognized for nursing excellence awards and recognition programs

Employment Type

• Permanent Full-time, 0.8-1.0 FTE, including access to benefits, pension plan & personal days
• Shift: days/nights/weekends/holiday

SickKids 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. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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