Description:
We are looking for experienced perioperative nurses to join our perioperative team! As the largest children's hospital in Canada, we provide highly specialized surgical care for a very diverse population. With 16 operating theatres plus a hybrid suite, members of our nursing team are able to work in all the major surgical services while developing expertise in paediatric care. We are looking for nurses who are passionate about perioperative patient care, and are interested in becoming pediatric operating room nurses.
As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, you will provide family-centered nursing care to children during their time in the perioperative unit. Working closely with the diverse interdisciplinary team, you will ensure the patient receives the best care possible through the surgical journey.
Here's What You Will Love
- A Successful Start. You will participate in a comprehensive paediatric nursing orientation in conjunction with subspecialty orientation and a preceptored clinical practice experience to ensure you have the tools you need to be successful in our unique environment.
- Career Growth. We offer opportunities for advancement based on performance and aptitude regardless of length of employment.
- Flexible Scheduling. Using 6-week blocks, our scheduling is a fair and collaborative process decided with your input.
- Interprofessional Collaboration. Our nurses are an integral part of the interprofessional care team with opportunity to significantly contribute to patient care outcomes.
- Continued Learning. Lifelong learning is encouraged through internal programs as well as through external means like academic and conference support.
- Professional Development. We encourage participation in nursing practice committees, interprofessional care rounds, as well as preceptorship and mentorship programs.
- Research & Education. Through various endowments for paediatric nursing research & education we promote scientific advancement in nursing practice and the leadership in evidence based practice
- A Supportive Environment. Our RN Council works to ensure we are providing our nurses with a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
- International Experience. SickKids nurses have the opportunity to work on our projects to build capacity and promote paediatric health throughout the world.
- Impact. At SickKids, you will enhance children's health and change the lives of children and their families every day.
Here's What You Will Get To Do
- 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.
Here's What You Need
- Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
- Completion of an operating room nursing program required
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in pediatric nursing
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven Problem solving and organizational skills
- Ability to work under minimal direction
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-directed as well as an effective team player
- Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and evidence-based practice.