New Graduate Clinician - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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:

Are you a new graduate planning to pursue a career in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing? Are you interested in an accelerated, intensive, training program? If so, the SickKids PICU wants to talk to you about our New Graduate Nursing Residency Program

How does the program work?

You will begin your nursing career at SickKids by working on an inpatient medical-surgical unit with a direct career pathway to the PICU.

During your 12-month residency program you will be provided with mentorship, feedback, and support in developing the required clinical competencies to care for our critically ill patients.

Why Participate in the Residency?

Providing nursing care to critically ill children, and their families, demands highly specialized technical and interprofessional skills and sound clinical judgment.

This high intensity residency program will help you develop the competencies that are necessary for an accelerated transition to the PICU.

How will I be supported?
As a New Graduate Nurse 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 & career development by sharing their extensive knowledge and experience.

You will participate in a comprehensive paediatric nursing orientation that includes subspecialty training and preceptored clinical practice experience. We want you to have the tools you need to be successful in our unique, fast-paced environment.

Here's What You'll Love:

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Academic and learning environment with robust orientation, mentorships, and focus on continuous improvement

Professional development opportunities & funding to support learning
A culture of
safety for both the patient and staff
A focus on
employee wellness. Selfcare helps us care for others
Comprehensive health & dental benefits; defined benefit pension plan
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
A work environment where you have
flexible scheduling, safe staff to patient ratios, awards and bursaries
The opportunity to enhance children's health and change the lives of children and their families every day

Who You Are

Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program (_recent graduates working towards CNO registration are encouraged to apply_)
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN (Temporary or General Class)
Possess less than 1 year of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity¿
New hires with a Temporary Class License will be required to write the NCLEX-RN within 30 days of your start date (September 11th, 2023)
If second attempt, registration to write the NCLEX-RN within 90 days of your start date
Previous student nursing experience in placement and/or as a Clinical Extern in an acute care med/surgical unit or Critical Care environment is required
Pediatric Critical Care experience is a strong asset; consideration will also be given to applicants with acute care experience
Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problemsolving and teamwork abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Here's What You'll Do

Develop and implement a nursing plan of care Utilize evidencebased practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability
Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care

Our Hiring Process

Make sure to indicate
your top 3 units of interest in your cover letter. If you are open to any unit, please let us know in your cover letter.

_ Nervous About Interviewing?_

Preparing Yourself:
Interview Skills Workshop
Register in advance for this virtual workshop HERE and join us on
Wed, June 21st at 10:30 am

_ Interested in Connecting with Us?_
The Talent Acquisition team is hosting two Information Sessions for nurses interested in working at SickKids. You are welcome to join us on either
Fri, June 23rd or
Mon, June 26th from
12 PM to *