New Grad Nursing Residency Program - 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 Cardiac Critical Care nursing? Are you interested in an accelerated, intensive, training program? If so, the SickKids Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU) 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 4D, the inpatient cardiology unit with a direct career pathway to the CCCU.

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 cardiac 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 CCCU.

_ How will I be supported?_
As a
New Graduate Nurse at SickKids, you will work with an excellent and diverse interprofessional care team.

Starting on Day 1, this team is ready to support your learning and career development by sharing their extensive knowledge, expertise and experience.

You will participate in a comprehensive pediatric nursing orientation that includes subspecialty training and preceptored clinical practice experience. You will gain the tools you require 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, mentorship, and focus on continuous improvement

Professional development opportunities and funding to support learning
A culture of
safety for both the patient, families 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

Here's What You'll Need

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

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Previous student nursing placement and/or Clinical Extern experience in an acute care unit or Critical Care environment (preferred):

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 for critically ill patients and their families with acquired and congenital cardiac disease
Follow policies and procedures and evidencebased practice to maintain a high quality of patient care
Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
Demonstrate professional accountability

Our Hiring Process

Make sure to indicate
cardiology as your unit of interest in your cover letter.

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