Registered Nurse- Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology

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.

Nurses at SickKids are leaders who influence and deliver the best in family-centered care. Our nurses respect the diversity of the community we serve and the uniqueness of each child and family. Nurses at SickKids improve the lives of children around the world every day.

The role of the Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology RN is dynamic and challenging. DIR nurses carry out their duties in a high-paced technological environment, providing care to children experiencing a wide variety of complex health issues so that the health care team may work toward optimizing timely diagnosis and treatment. Nursing in Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology (DIR) requires an advanced skill set and specialized knowledge of pediatric anatomy and physiology with a specific focus on the pediatric airway and respiratory system.

Here's What You'll Love

• Interprofessional Collaboration - The DI nurses work with a high level of autonomy within the multi-disciplinary group of radiologists, technologists, anesthetists, and nurses.
• 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, departmental research as well as preceptorship and mentorship programs.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Develop and implement a nursing plan of care in collaboration with the child/family and interdisciplinary team for the patient receiving oral sedation and/or general anesthesia.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments of patients undergoing non-invasive diagnostic procedures in CT and MRI departments.
• Assist anesthesia staff in the preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery of patients who require general anesthesia.
• Perform intravenous insertions and contrast administration.
• Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning.
• Utilize evidenced-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability.

Here's What You'll Need

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Experience in pediatric nursing considered a strong asset.
• Previous nursing/clinical experience in NICU/PICU and PACU is an asset.
• Certification of Intravenous Initiation is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

Employment Type: Full Time 1.00FTE

Benefits

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including health and dental. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• 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.

How To Apply

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