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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We are seeking Registered Nurses to join unit

8B (Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program)

to provide family-centered nursing care to children along the continuum of care.

The position starts on January 12, 2026.

In this role, you will assess complex nursing needs and provide well-rounded care to support children and families as they experience acute and chronic illnesses. Nurses at SickKids are leaders who influence and deliver the best in family-centred care. Our nurses recognize and respect the diversity of the community we serve and the uniqueness of each child and family. Through partnerships and collaboration, our nurses strive to promote and restore optimal health and assist children and families to effectively adjust to health challenges.


When you join SickKids, you are joining a renowned interprofessional care team. We've been recognized as the World's Best paediatric healthcare center, as well as a top 100 Employer in Canada.

We are proud of where we work, and we think you will be too!

What is 8B?

8B is a 17-bed inpatient unit. It is the only Pediatric BMT/Cellular Therapy Program servicing all of Ontario as well as the Atlantic Provinces. We serve a uniquely complex population of patients and families challenged with life-altering acute and chronic illnesses that require focused and highly skilled management along a continuum of health services both in Hospital and in the community.

Here's What You'll Get to Do on 8B

Nurses on 8B will learn and develop a valued skillset foundational to practice in acute care clinical settings:

Management of organ dysfunction and related comorbidities Management of complex intravenous and pharmacological therapies Administration of Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Cellular therapy products including but not limited to bone marrow, CORD transplants and CAR T cells and recognition of adverse reactions during infusion Administration of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Management of post-transplant immunosuppression and rehabilitation Central Venous Access Device care, maintenance and troubleshooting Administration of blood products, oxygen therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition Recognition and management of post-transplant complications Management of care across the phases of the illness continuum, including palliative and end-of-life care. Navigation of complex psychosocial dynamics and care challenges related to life-threatening illness and its treatment. Involvement in new and innovative therapies and clinical trials.

Here's What You'll Need

Essential Requirements

Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program Active General Class RN License through the College of Nurses of Ontario Possess 1+ years of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity Candidates with less than 1 year of clinical RN experience are encouraged to apply to our New Graduate Nurse job opening (

Job ID

23067

).*
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in nursing in haematology/oncology and/or an acute medical setting is preferred but not required. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.

Here's What You'll Love

Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day 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 HOOPP defined-benefit pension plan A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 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 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. Flexible Scheduling using 6-week blocks, our scheduling is a fair and collaborative process decided with your input. Continued Learning and Professional Development lifelong learning is encouraged through internal programs as well as through external means like academic and conference support. We encourage participation in one of our 6 unit-wide nursing practice committees, interprofessional care rounds, as well as preceptorship & mentorship programs. Supportive Environment our RN Council works to ensure we are providing our nurses with a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

Position Details:

You will work at a 1.0 FTE for the first year when building expertise in this field. At one year you will become a member of the Nursing Resource Group (NRG) and your FTE will reduce to a 0.8 FTE. In addition to your contracted scheduled FTE (0.8), you will offer additional scheduled availability of 0.2FTE on a casual basis for at least 2 years. After this time, you will return to a 1.0 FTE once your commitment is completed. In the NRG role you will be crossed trained on all unit within the division of haematology/oncology, which includes the inpatient haemology/oncology unit (8A) and the out-patient day hospital unit (8D).

Also, check out our Nursing at SickKids page for more information!


Preview the SickKids nursing unit descriptions to learn more about each unit.

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent Employment FTE (0.8) + 0.2 FTE NRG.

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 in working on. 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 to the application questionnaire to let us know of your other interested units. If you are open to any unit, please let us know. If you are open to any unit, your application could be forwarded to any unit actively hiring*.
If you are selected, you will be contacted for a virtual interview between

October 1

st

- October 31

st

. 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 references who can speak to clinical experience.


Nervous about the Application Process?

Charting Your Path to Nursing at SickKids: Resume & Interview Essentials

During this session, candidates will learn SickKids core values and approach to care, as well as resume and interviewing best practices to engage in before, during, and after the interview. The session will conclude with a dedicated panel discussion and Q&A period, where clinical and HR representatives will share their insights and advice.


Register in advance for this virtual session and join us on Wednesday

, Sept 17

th

at 13:00

!

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.