Registered Nurse - Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU)

at  SickKids

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

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!

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 are currently looking for Registered Nurses in the Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU) to assess the nursing needs and provide care to support children and families as they experience illness and the response of treatment.
The CCCU is an 18-bed unit. The patients, ages range from newborn to 18 years of age. The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment including computerized bedside charting. The CCCU has an international reputation for excellence in paediatric cardiac critical care, research and education. We are committed to providing an environment where excellence and innovation in practice, education and research are valued. Nurses have the opportunity to develop clinical expertise in Cardiac Critical Care nursing. To preview our kind of Nursing: CCCU Nursing
Nursing care of the critically ill child and their parents demands highly specialized technical and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgment, caring, advocacy and integrity. Nurses practice in an inter-professional practice model with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of paediatric health care professionals.
Ready to start your journey? Apply now for an opportunity to join our team on September 9th, 2024!

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

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.

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 June 24 at 13:30!

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