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. We are currently looking for an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse to join our Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (DIR) team in a Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Nursing role. As a DIR Clinic Nurse, you will apply a family-centered approach to plan for patients to safely undergo imaging with general anesthesia and non-sedate options for appropriate candidates. In this role you will assess risk, develop a care plan with the interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

You will be the point of contact for families and patients to promote a positive experience for patients undergoing imaging with general anesthesia and young infants for non-sedate options.





Complete comprehensive health history and nursing assessment, assess anesthetic risk and develop a plan of care for patients scheduled for imaging requiring general anesthetic or non-sedate options for young infants.

Provide pre-imaging teaching and preparation as it relates to the effects of general anesthesia on the patient.

Work in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team to coordinate care for imaging under general anesthesia and address complex care patient needs.

Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning.

Utilize evidence-based practice in the promotion of skilled accountability.

Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care.

Here's What You'll Need

Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program, Master of Nursing degree an asset

Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience in pediatric nursing is a strong asset but not mandatory (minimum 2 years strongly preferred)

Experience in Diagnostic Imaging and/ or PACU of pediatric patients strongly preferred

Pre-anesthesia clinic nurse experience is required.

Completion of an accredited pediatric sedation course preferred

Completion of Anesthesia Assistant Program preferred





Excellent interpersonal, communication and team collaboration skills

Able to be self-directed and able to work under minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities

A commitment to professional development and organizational quality improvement

A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Here's What You'll Love

A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

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 SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type

Casual- 0.00FTE

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.

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

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📌 MRI pre-anesthesia clinic nurse (Ontario)
🏢 The Hospital for Sick Children
📍 Ontario