About the role
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.
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our POGO Interlink Nursing Team in the Division of Haematology/Oncology. As a vital member of the care team, you will provide family-centered nursing care to children and their families along the continuum of care with an emphasis on the transitions between hospital and community.
This role requires travel to community settings and on-site work at SickKids. The planned catchment areas are Scarborough and Durham Region. Assigned areas may change over time to adapt to changes in service delivery. Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Navigate the complex healthcare system and act as a resource and support to families and children with an oncology diagnosis
- Extend the care of patients and families from hospital to home and community
- Provide patient and family education and link families to appropriate resources
- Conduct home visits to continue assessments, initiate services and support patients and families related to the impact of a cancer diagnosis, including palliative care
- Provide support to siblings, extended family, teachers and principals around a patient's illness and treatment plan
- Provide bereavement support to family, community and school as appropriate
- Maintain ongoing communication with the primary and multi-disciplinary teams
- Provide education to our community partners around pediatric cancer diagnoses, treatment and impact to families
- Participate in POGO Interlink Nursing Team meetings and educational sessions
Essential Here's What You'll Need
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Paediatric Oncology Nursing
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
- A valid driver's license in Ontario and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel to community settings for home and school visits within the service area
Assets
- APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to be a self-learner and be self-directed
- Ability to work within an independent practice model
Employment Type
- Permanent, Full-Time (FTE 1.0)
- The planned catchment is Scarborough and Durham Region. Assigned areas may change over time to adapt to changes in service delivery
- Hybrid work environment - this role requires travel to community settings and on-site work at SickKids
Application Instructions : As we are recruiting for more than one Interlink Nurse role with varying FTE and catchment areas, please indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in being considered for more than one of these positions.
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.
All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
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About the role
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.
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our POGO Interlink Nursing Team in the Division of Haematology/Oncology. As a vital member of the care team, you will provide family-centered nursing care to children and their families along the continuum of care with an emphasis on the transitions between hospital and community.
This role requires travel to community settings and on-site work at SickKids. The planned catchment areas are Scarborough and Durham Region. Assigned areas may change over time to adapt to changes in service delivery. Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Navigate the complex healthcare system and act as a resource and support to families and children with an oncology diagnosis
- Extend the care of patients and families from hospital to home and community
- Provide patient and family education and link families to appropriate resources
- Conduct home visits to continue assessments, initiate services and support patients and families related to the impact of a cancer diagnosis, including palliative care
- Provide support to siblings, extended family, teachers and principals around a patient's illness and treatment plan
- Provide bereavement support to family, community and school as appropriate
- Maintain ongoing communication with the primary and multi-disciplinary teams
- Provide education to our community partners around pediatric cancer diagnoses, treatment and impact to families
- Participate in POGO Interlink Nursing Team meetings and educational sessions
Essential Here's What You'll Need
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Paediatric Oncology Nursing
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
- A valid driver's license in Ontario and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel to community settings for home and school visits within the service area
Assets
- APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to be a self-learner and be self-directed
- Ability to work within an independent practice model
Employment Type
- Permanent, Full-Time (FTE 1.0)
- The planned catchment is Scarborough and Durham Region. Assigned areas may change over time to adapt to changes in service delivery
- Hybrid work environment - this role requires travel to community settings and on-site work at SickKids
Application Instructions : As we are recruiting for more than one Interlink Nurse role with varying FTE and catchment areas, please indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in being considered for more than one of these positions.
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.
All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™