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 looking for a Registered Nurse to join the SickKids Ambulatory Flex RN pool and be the lead RN in the Immunization InfoLine. The SickKids Immunization InfoLine has been developed to support families with accessible, up-to-date, and reliable information about children's vaccinations within the Division of Infectious Diseases. The InfoLine focuses on providing a judgement-free and safe space to discuss questions and concerns about children vaccines with a regulated health professional. The goal of the InfoLine is to ensure that families have access to trusted information to make an informed decision about vaccination, including COVID-19, influenza, measles and routine childhood immunizations.


In this position you will work closely with the InfoLine clinical team and the Division of Infectious Diseases to support efficient telephone appointments for individuals with questions and concerns about children's vaccines, in addition to supporting booking vaccinations for individuals who are ready to proceed with vaccination. You will have frequent contact with the Infectious Diseases team within SickKids and liaise with community healthcare providers to support children and youth across the province of Ontario. As a nurse in the InfoLine, you will be supporting the operation by providing telephone counselling and support to individuals from across the province.


In addition to your work with the InfoLine, this RN will be a member of the Ambulatory Flex RN pool supporting clinics in times of vacancy and surges.

Here's What You'll Love

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 & mentorship programs Research & Education - Through various endowments for pediatric nursing research & education we promote scientific advancement in nursing practice and the leadership in evidence-based practice. Supportive Environment - our RN Council works to ensure we are providing our nurses with a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment Impact - at SickKids, you will enhance children's health and change the lives of children and their families every day

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Provide one-on-one support to patient and/or caregivers about children's vaccines, including COVID-19, influenza, measles, and routine childhood immunizations Develop expertise in helping patient and families build confidence in vaccines and immunization Stay up to date on the latest children's vaccination literature, including around vaccine development, safety and effectiveness Work in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team Work in collaboration with other Divisions / pediatric sub-specialties in supporting vaccine uptake and confidence within their patient populations. Develop impactful educational resources for use at SickKids and across the province regarding immunizations. Participate in program evaluation and ongoing quality improvement (QI) work. Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability. Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care Train in a variety of ambulatory Infectious Disease areas with potential to expand in other ambulatory areas as needed.

Here's What You'll Need

Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program 3-5 year's experience working in a clinical setting, pediatric experience preferred Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience in an ambulatory setting as asset. Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities Prior experience in vaccine counselling and/or public health would is preferred but not require Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objective

Employment Type

Temporary full time (37.5 hours per week), contract position, 12.5 months

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.

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