ABOUT SICKKIDS

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join unit 8B (Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program) on a full-time permanent basis to provide family-centered nursing care to children along the continuum of care. In this role, you will assess complex nursing needs and provide well-rounded care to support children and families as they experience acute and chronic illnesses. Nurses at SickKids are leaders who influence and deliver the best in family-centred care. Our nurses recognize and respect the diversity of the community we serve and the uniqueness of each child and family. Through partnerships and collaboration, our nurses strive to promote and restore optimal health and assist children and families to effectively adjust to health challenges.

PREPARING YOURSELF: RESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

SickKids is offering a workshop on resume writing & interview skills for any nurse applying to our current job postings!
In this workshop, candidates will learn about SickKids¿ core values, approach to care, and best practices for interviews. Additionally, SickKids nurses will share their insights and advice during a dedicated Q&A session at the end.
Register in advance for this virtual workshop and join us on Tuesday, April 15th at 1:00 PM!

Nurses on 8B will learn and develop a valued skillset foundational to practice in acute care clinical settings:

• Management of organ dysfunction and related comorbidities
• Management of complex intravenous and pharmacological therapies
• Administration of Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Cellular therapy products including but not limited to bone marrow, CORD transplants and CAR T cells and recognition of adverse reactions during infusion
• Administration of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
• Management of post-transplant immunosuppression and rehabilitation
• Central Venous Access Device care, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Administration of blood products, oxygen therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Recognition and management of post-transplant complications
• Management of care across the phases of the illness continuum, including palliative and end-of-life care.
• Navigation of complex psychosocial dynamics and care challenges related to life-threatening illness and its treatment.
• Involvement in new and innovative therapies and clinical trials

Nurses on 8B will learn and develop a valued skillset foundational to practice in acute care clinical settings:

• Management of organ dysfunction and related comorbidities
• Management of complex intravenous and pharmacological therapies
• Administration of Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Cellular therapy products including but not limited to bone marrow, CORD transplants and CAR T cells and recognition of adverse reactions during infusion
• Administration of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
• Management of post-transplant immunosuppression and rehabilitation
• Central Venous Access Device care, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Administration of blood products, oxygen therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Recognition and management of post-transplant complications
• Management of care across the phases of the illness continuum, including palliative and end-of-life care.
• Navigation of complex psychosocial dynamics and care challenges related to life-threatening illness and its treatment.
• Involvement in new and innovative therapies and clinical trials.