Registered Nurse - Ontario Poison Centre

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

We are currently looking for Registered Nurses to join our team at the Ontario Poison Centre as a Specialist in Poison Information (SPI). The Ontario Poison Centre provides information and education via telephone to the general public and healthcare professionals across the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba regarding exposures to poisonous substances.
Following a comprehensive orientation, you will respond to poisoning and drug overdose calls related to both adult and paediatric exposures. You will engage in the nursing process by assessing the patient, developing and modifying an evidence-based plan of care, and evaluating its effectiveness in collaboration with our inter-professional team. In addition to your primary role as a SPI, you may have an opportunity to participate in poison prevention education, research and other leadership activities.
Location: The Ontario Poison Centre is located in SickKids in Toronto.

Please refer the Job description for details