Transport Associate - RN or RRT
Job ID
24324
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Min. to Max.

Hourly Rate
$56.26 - $59.27
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Acute Care Transport Services
Target Openings
4
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
37.50
FTE
1.00
Contract Length
1 year
Level of Police Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Date Posted
2026-07-28
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-07
**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**
The Transport Associate is an **RN or RRT** that applies their intensive care knowledge, skills, and experience as part of a mobile ICU service at Sick

Kids with the ACTS (Acute Care Transport Service) Team.

The ACTS Transport Associate RN or RRT cares for critically ill neonates and children from 0-18 years.

Working with and under the direction of a Transport Clinician RN or RRT and/or Transport Physician, you will respond by land or air ambulance to other hospitals within Ontario and across Canada to stabilize and ensure safe transport of patients needing emergent or intensive care.





This may include international travel and everything from attending high-risk deliveries to paediatric patients referred for specialized quaternary care.
**Here's What You'll Get To Do:**
You will participate in extensive onboard training related to intensive care and Transport Medicine.

The training program will focus on interprofessional cross training between RNs and RRTs.

You will also get training and experience caring for intensive care patients while out of hospital in both land and air environments.

In addition, you will: Provide family centred-patient care within the scope of transport practice
Practice in a rapid paced dynamic environment while progressively developing expertise in transport medicine
Work collaboratively with the Transport Clinician to prioritize and provide patient care in acute and critical situations.

Contribute to and support internal and outreach education initiatives
Foster and strengthen your leadership competencies within the field of transport medicine
Contribute to and support research utilization, promotion and dissemination of new knowledge
**Here's What You Will Need:**
Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related degree or evidence of working towards a related university degree is preferred
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a tertiary neonatal intensive care environment, paediatric intensive care, and/or paediatric emergency department is preferred.

Ability to complete the ACTS Transport Team Transport Associate Program in a reasonable and predetermined time frame
Completion of NRP and PALS preferred
A valid passport required for international travel




A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion
**Employment Type: 1 Year Contract**
,Eligibility for full time employment is dependent on certification as a Transport Clinician following progression through the TA and CIT programs.
**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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Kids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

📌 Transport Associate - RN or RRT (Toronto)
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