Job Description

About SickKids

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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

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As a Clinical Extern at SickKids, you will be a partner in the delivery of child-and family centered care, alongside a diverse interprofessional care team.


Externs work across all Inpatient, Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department areas under Registered Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist supervision and are supported by a central and local team.

What do we do in the Clinical Extern Program?

The Clinical Extern Program is the portfolio that advances child and family-centred care by supporting Clinical Extern onboarding, role development, and ongoing mentorship. We strive to advance Extern engagement in clinical care through partnership with local clinical teams and the Extern workforce.


The central program team leads a robust orientation, comprised of hands-on skills, simulation and evidence-based learning that sets new hire externs up to deliver quality patient care in their local unit. The Program team also partners with the local leadership teams to ensure seamless integration into the care environment, ongoing support, and mentorship.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

Deliver child and family-centred care by working as an Unregulated Care Provider Assist the Registered Nurse or Registered Respiratory Therapist in developing and implementing a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family caregivers and the interprofessional team Participate in ongoing learning and development by participating in self-reflection, continued learning opportunities, and performance review processes

Here's What You'll Need

Completion of a minimum of 50% (i.e., Entering the second year of a two-year program, or third year of a four-year program) in one of the following accredited programs. Please note 2026 grads are not eligible.

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing
+ Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
+ Master of Science in Physiotherapy
+ Respiratory Therapy Diploma program
A current BCLS certificate Ability to sustain employment during the academic year as outlined in the employment details below Experience demonstrating accountability in a paid work or volunteer capacity Comfort building relationships with other clinical team members, patients, and family caregivers Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration with others Skill in time management and navigating multiple competing demands Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care and collaboration

Assets

Experience with children and youth, such as placements, camp experience, or volunteering Experience in an acute care hospital setting

Here's What You'll Love

Academic and learning environment with robust orientation and mentoring programs with a focus on continuous improvement Opportunity to apply your learned theory in a practical and acute care paediatric setting Gaining value insight and experience working with children and families A work environment where you have flexible scheduling and access to awards Develop clinical expertise, enhanced skills, and lasting professional relationships A focus on employee wellness within our Staff Health and Well-being Strategy A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Employment Type:

Fixed-term contract $20.60 hourly Starting at 0.8 FTE and will reduce to 0.3 FTE in September. Combination of days, nights, weekends at both 8- and 12-hour shift lengths. Starting either

May 4

or

July 6, 2026

in full-time capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I submit?

A resume and cover letter that highlights: + How your experience and interests relate to the essential requirements and assets listed above.
+ Your available start date:

May 4 or July 6.

You will be expected to attend all orientation and onboarding activities in a full-time capacity when you start.

What is the selection and interview process?

All applications are screened based on the role description - Only those selected for an interview will be contacted If selected, you will be invited to join a virtual, group panel interview between February and March If selected for offer, you will receive detailed next steps, a role contract, and orientation schedules

Which types of care activities do Externs typically perform?

All Clinical Externs work under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist when providing care. Externs may support a group of patients, one patient or a particular area of the unit based on the patient care needs each shift. Externs will never be left solely accountable for a patient, assignment or unit. Some common care activities include but are not limited to:

Vital signs Child and Family Caregiver respite, support, and navigation Enteral feeding support IV-line preparation and set up General support for safe lift, transfers and activities of daily living Child and infant feeding, general care and bathing Quality and safety initiative support Safety check completion and equipment set up Supporting evidence-based care bundles to prevent Central- line associated blood stream infections, Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections, Peripheral IV related injuries and other safety priorities

Where can I learn more about working as an Unregulated Care Provider?

Visit these links for more information

Working With Unregulated Care Providers (rev. 2013) RHPA: Scope of Practice, Controlled Acts Model (rev. 2020) College of Nurses of Ontario Standards and Guidelines

Questions?

Reach out to the Senior Clinical Manager of the Clinical Extern Program Francis Macapagal: francis.macapagal@sickkids.ca or Administrative Coordinator Chowmiya Premakumar: chowmiya.premakumar@sickkids.ca

Our Commitment to Diversity

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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.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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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.

How To Apply

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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.


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