Registered Nurse

Description:

SickKids is one of the world’s leading paediatric healthcare centres, dedicated exclusively to children and their families. As a Registered Nurse in the Nephrology Clinic, you will provide family-centered care, supporting children with kidney-related conditions. This role involves clinical assessment, telehealth, care coordination, case management, and patient education.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Comprehensive training & orientation in paediatric and ambulatory nursing.

• Career growth opportunities in nephrology content, quality improvement, and leadership.

• Flexible weekday scheduling with hybrid working options.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration within an expert clinical team.

• Opportunities for research & quality improvement in referral management, patient safety, and clinic flow.

• Supportive work environment focused on professional development and impactful work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop nephrology expertise: Gain knowledge on kidney function, disease management, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Clinical Assessment: Monitor patients' kidney conditions in-person and via telehealth (phone, email, MyChart).

• Care Coordination: Manage patient care activities, referrals, test follow-ups, and liaise with interprofessional teams.

• Patient Education: Educate families on kidney health, treatments, and wellness strategies in a culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate manner.

• Virtual Care Support: Use telehealth technologies to triage patients, ensuring timely access to the right level of care through clinical questioning, judgment, and protocols.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• 2-3 years of nursing experience (pediatrics, ambulatory care, or nephrology preferred).

• Experience with Epic (electronic health records) is an asset.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced ambulatory care environment.

• Commitment to lifelong learning and staying updated on latest nursing practices and research.

• Dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion in patient care and team collaboration.

Employment Type:

• Permanent, full-time position with benefits