Registered Nurse, Operating Room (Without Prior OR Experience)
Job ID
24044
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Min. to Max.

Hourly Rate
$41.15 - $58.98
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
POCU Admin Centre
Target Openings
4
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
37.50
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
Level of Police Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Date Posted
2026-07-27
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-06
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) 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.

Sick

Kids 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 Sick

Kids, 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**
As the largest children's hospital in Canada,
we provide highly specialized surgical care for a very diverse population.

With 16 operating theatres, members of our nursing team are able to work in all the major surgical services in addition to developing expertise in paediatric care.

We are looking for nurses who are passionate about paediatric care, and are interested in becoming operating room nurses.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a perioperative program of study during the initial phase of their employment.

As a
**Registered Nurse in the Operating Room,**
you will provide family-centered nursing care to children during the perioperative phase of care.

You will assess the nursing needs and provide care to support children and families as they experience illness and the response of treatment.

You will work closely with the diverse interdisciplinary team to ensure the patient gets the best care possible through the surgical journey.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide family-centered nursing care to children along the continuum of care.

You will assess the nursing needs and provide care to support children and families as they experience illness and the response of treatment.
**Here's What You'll Love**




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
Career Growth - we offer opportunities for advancement based on performance and aptitude regardless of length of employment
Flexible Scheduling- using 6-week blocks, our scheduling is a fair and collaborative process decided with your input
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 paediatric 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 workplace
International Experience- Sick

Kids nurses have the opportunity to work on our projects to build capacity and promote paediatric health throughout the world
Impact- at Sick

Kids, 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**
Develop and implement a nursing plan of care
Work in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team
Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning
Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability
Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
**Here's What You'll Need**
Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
**Completion of an operating room nursing program (required).

For Registered Nurses without OR experience, the program must be completed as part of hiring process.**
Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Experience working with children is a strongly preferred but not mandatory
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills




Proven Problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to work under minimal direction
Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-directed as well as an effective team player
Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and evidence-based practice.
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion
**Employment Type: Full-time permanent**
**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.
**Impact**
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

The opportunity to make an impact.

Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at Sick

Kids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids 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. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to ouraSKHR team ( [email protected] ) .

Sick

Kids 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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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.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people.

In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the Sick

Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

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