Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join an amazing team!

Are you an experienced paediatric or emergency nurse with a passion for nursing and a dedication to providing high-quality patient care? The Emergency Department is recruiting outstanding nurses to fill the role of emergency nurse in the Emergency Department. As an emergency practitioner, you will provide care and support to patients and families as they experience illness and injury. Visit Our Kind of Nursing for a preview of the SickKids Emergency Department.

Ready to start your journey? Apply now for an opportunity to join our team on June 23rd, 2025!

To prepare you for the role of emergency nurse we offer a comprehensive orientation and emergency education program that spans over 18 months and includes the following:

Eight weeks of new hire orientation, four weeks of ED-specific classroom learning combined with small group learning inside the ED, followed by four weeks of preceptorship.
Emergency Response training after six months.
Trauma Nurse Leader training after one year
Team Lead training after one year
Triage nurse training after 18 months
Here's What You'll Get to Do

Develop and implement a nursing plan of care.
Work in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team
Maintain clinical competence and a solid knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning
Utilize evidence-based practice in the promotion of professional accountability
Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (P.A.L.S.) certification (paid education)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) (paid education)
Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (paid education)
Here's What You'll Need

Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program (BScN)
Registration as an RN (General Class) with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
1 + years of clinical nursing experience in a paediatric and/or emergency setting; paediatric emergency nursing experience is a very strong asset
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Demonstrated resilience in a range of complex and demanding situations
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate constructively
An ability to remain flexible in workflows and adaptable to change
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and think critically
Good organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity
Here's What You'll Love

Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
Our academic and learning environment with robust 3-month orientation, mentoring programs, and focus on continuous improvement.
A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
A focus on employee wellness. Self-care helps us care for others.
Comprehensive health dental benefits and a 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.
Being a part of the expert interprofessional care team driving hospital wide changes and beyond
The opportunity to be recognized for nursing excellence awards and recognition programs.
Also, check out our Nursing at SickKids page for more information!

Employment Type:

Permanent full-time (0.8 FTE) + 0.2 NRG
As a member of the Nursing Resource Group (NRG), in addition to your 0.8 FTE, you will offer scheduled availability to manage variances in patient acuity and volumes within the Emergency Department.
Our Hiring Process

Please follow the steps outlined below when submitting your application:

Visit the SickKids Careers site and apply to one unit you are most interested to work in.
It is easy, you only need to submit one application! A cover letter is not mandatory but recommended as part of your application.
Make sure to indicate your top 3 units of interest in your cover letter and/or in your answers within the application questions to let us know of your other interested units. If you are open to any unit, please let us know.
If you are selected, you will be contacted for a virtual interview between April 17th - May 16th. If you are not selected for this round of interviews, we encourage you to reapply in the future.
Upon receiving a verbal offer, all successful nursing candidates will need to provide 2 supervisory reference who can speak to clinical experience.

Nervous About Interviewing?

Preparing Yourself: Resume Writing and Interview Skills Workshop

SickKids is offering a workshop on resume writing interview skills for any nurse applying to our current job postings!

In this workshop, candidates will learn about SickKids¿ core values, approach to care, and best practices for interviews. Additionally, SickKids nurses will share their insights and advice during a dedicated QA session at the end.

Register in advance for this virtual workshop and join us on Tuesday, April 15th at 1:00 PM!

Interested in Connecting with Us?

The Talent Acquisition team is hosting an Information Session for nurses interested in working at SickKids. You are welcome to join us on Friday, April 11th from 12 to 1 PM. We will be covering a variety of topics such as the recruitment process, career development, unit overviews, nursing orientation, and more! If you are interested, please register for the SickKids Nursing Intake Information Session.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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.

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