Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Job ID
24466
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Min. to Max.

Hourly Rate
$41.15 - $58.98
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Emergency Services
Target Openings
6
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
30.00
FTE
0.80
Contract Length
Level of Police Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Date Posted
2026-09-08
Deadline to Apply
2026-09-14
**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 workplace 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**
**Registered Nurse, Emergency Department**
This is an exciting opportunity to join an amazing team on **January 11, 2027!**
When you join Sick

Kids, you are joining a renowned interprofessional care team.

We've been recognized as one of the World's Best paediatric healthcare centers, as well as atop 100 Employer in Canada (https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-sick-kids)
.

Are you an experienced pediatric or emergency nurse with a passion for nursing, and a dedication to providing high-quality patient care? The Emergency Department is recruiting outstanding nurses to fill the role of

Emergency Nurse (http://youtu.be/20NtXRmcn9g)
.

As an emergency practitioner, you will provide care and support to patients and families as they experience illness and injury.

To prepare you for the role of emergency nurse we offer a comprehensive orientation and emergency education program that spans over 18 months and includes the following: Eight weeks of new hire orientation - four weeks of ED-specific classroom learning combined with small group learning inside the ED, followed by four weeks of preceptorship.

Emergency Response training after six months
Trauma Nurse Leader training after one year
Team Lead training after one year
Triage nurse training after 18 months
**Here's What You'll Love**
Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day




Our academic and learning environment with robust 3-month orientation, mentoring programs, and focus on continuous improvement.
A culture of safety for both the patient and staff.
A focus on employee wellness.

Self-care helps us care for others.

Comprehensive health & dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
A work environment where you have flexible scheduling, safe staff to patient ratios, awards, and bursaries.

Being a part of the expert interprofessional care team driving hospital wide changes and beyond.

Also, check out our

Nursing at Sick

Kids (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/nursing/)
page for more information!
Preview the Sick

Kidsnursing unit descriptions (https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/for-health-care-providers/nursing/sickkids-nursing-unit-descriptions.pdf)
to learn more about each unit and review the

Resume & Interview Essentials Workbook (https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/careers--volunteering/nursing/interview-skills-workbook---nursing.pdf)
for application & interview tips.
**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
Develop and implement a nursing plan of care
Work in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary healthcare team
Maintain clinical competence and a solid knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning
Utilize evidence-based practice in the promotion of professional accountability
Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
**Here's What You'll Need**
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Experience in emergency nursing; pediatric emergency nursing is a **solid asset**
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Demonstrated resilience in a range of complex and demanding situations
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate constructively
An ability to remain flexible in workflows and adaptable to change
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and think critically
Good organizational and time management skills
**Employment Type**
Permanent full-time (0.8 FTE + 0.2 NRG)
Includes access to benefits, HOOPP pension plan & personal days
Shift: days/nights/weekends/holidays
As a member of the Nursing Resource Group (NRG), in addition to your 0.8 FTE,



you will offer scheduled availability to manage variances in patient acuity and volumes within the Emergency Department.
**Our Hiring Process**
Please follow the steps outlined below when submitting your application: Visit the Sick

Kids Careers site and apply to one unit you are most interested in working on.

It is easy - you only need to submit one application! A cover letter is not mandatory but recommended as part of your application.

Make sure to indicate your top 3 units of interest in your cover letter and/or in your answers to the application questionnaire.

If you are open to any unit, please let us know.

If you are open to any unit, your application could be forwarded to any unit actively hiring.

If you are selected, you will be contacted for a virtual interview between **October 5th -October 30th** .

If you are not selected for this round of interviews, we encourage you to reapply in the future.
**Please note that upon receiving a verbal offer, all successful candidates will need to provide 2 supervisory references who can speak to clinical experience.**
**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 our
aSKHR 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**
Technical difficulties? Email
[email protected]
with a short description of the issues you are experiencing.

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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