Registered Nurse - Operating Room

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Flexible scheduling

Interprofessional collaboration

Continued learning

Research & education

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto is seeking experienced perioperative nurses to join our perioperative team. As Canada’s largest children’s hospital, we provide specialized surgical care for a diverse pediatric population across 16 operating theatres plus a hybrid suite.

Join a family‑centered, collaborative team dedicated to paediatric health and learning. You will help develop nursing plans of care, work with the interdisciplinary team, and advance through orientation and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Completion of an operating room nursing program required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Self-directed

Education

Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Operating room nursing program

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.

We are looking for experienced perioperative nurses to join our perioperative team! As the largest children's hospital in Canada, we provide highly specialized surgical care for a very diverse population. With 16 operating theatres plus a hybrid suite, members of our nursing team are able to work in all the major surgical services while developing expertise in paediatric care. We are looking for nurses who are passionate about perioperative patient care, and are interested in becoming pediatric operating room nurses.

As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, you will provide family-centered nursing care to children during their time in the perioperative unit. Working closely with the diverse interdisciplinary team, you will ensure the patient receives the best care possible through the surgical journey.

Here’s What You Will Love

• A Successful Start. You will participate in a comprehensive paediatric nursing orientation in conjunction with subspecialty orientation and a preceptored clinical practice experience to ensure you have the tools you need to be successful in our unique environment.
• Career Growth. We offer opportunities for advancement based on performance and aptitude regardless of length of employment.
• Flexible Scheduling. Using 6-week blocks, our scheduling is a fair and collaborative process decided with your input.
• Interprofessional Collaboration. Our nurses are an integral part of the interprofessional care team with opportunity to significantly contribute to patient care outcomes.
• Continued Learning. Lifelong learning is encouraged through internal programs as well as through external means like academic and conference support.
• Professional Development. We encourage participation in nursing practice committees, interprofessional care rounds, as well as preceptorship and mentorship programs.
• Research & Education. Through various endowments for paediatric nursing research & education we promote scientific advancement in nursing practice and the leadership in evidence based practice
• A Supportive Environment. Our RN Council works to ensure we are providing our nurses with a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• International Experience. SickKids nurses have the opportunity to work on our projects to build capacity and promote paediatric health throughout the world.
• Impact. At SickKids, you will enhance children's health and change the lives of children and their families every day.

Here’s What You Will 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 Need

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
• Completion of an operating room nursing program required
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in pediatric nursing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven Problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work under minimal direction
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-directed as well as an effective team player
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and evidence-based practice.

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter, and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI‑assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job‑related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital Careers Site represent current vacancies unless otherwise noted in the job description.

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.