Registered Nurse - NICU
Job ID
24477
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Min. to Max.

Hourly Rate
$41.15 - $58.98
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Neonatal ICU
Target Openings
5
Work Type
In Person
Hours of Work
37.50
FTE
1.00
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 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**
Sick

Kids NICU admits 800 to 900 patients annually and cares for the most complex and medically fragile neonates in the province, and often the country.

We are a tertiary/quaternary NICU, and the NICU nurses work alongside a large multidisciplinary team with expertise in medicine, respiratory therapy, nutrition, pharmacology, psychosocial services, child life, music therapy, rehabilitation medicine, and biomedical engineering.

Joining the NICU Team is not only a chance to learn, it's an opportunity to **specialize in neonatal intensive care nursing**
.

The NICU vision is
_Exceptional Care, Together_
and our mission is
_cultivating excellence, knowledge and leadership by collaborating with families and our community partners_
.

The NICU has been highlighted for its excellence as one of the specialty units when
Sick

Kids was recognized as one of the
World's Best (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/news/archive/2021/sickkids-named-top-paediatric-hospital-world-newsweek/#:~:text=Summary%3A,2022%20World)
paediatric healthcare centers, as well as a
top 100 Employer in Canada (https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-sick-kids)
.
**We are proud of where we work, and what we do, and we think you will be too!**
Our tagline is
_Every Little Thing_
and that is because everything we do makes a difference to our patients, our families and our NICU team.

The impact you can make; on your own and as a team; on every shift is incredible.
**Ready to start your journey?**
Apply now for an opportunity to join our team on January 11, 2027.

The first six months of each NICU orientation includes a mix of:



Classroom education
Buddy shifts
Clinical instructor support
Preceptorship
**Here's What You'll Get to Do:**
Develop and implement a nursing plan of care
Work in collaboration with the NICU families and the interdisciplinary health care team
Gain clinical competence and knowledge base through education in the classroom and in the clinical area
Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability
Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
**Here is What You'll**
**N**
**eed:**
Essential Requirements
Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program (BScN).

Active General Class RN License through the College of Nurses of Ontarioin good standing.

Possess 1 + years of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity
Preferred Qualifications: Previous employment, clinical placement, and/or externship experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care unit **.**
Level 2 or Level 3 NICU experience is a very strong asset.
**Here's**
**What You'll**
**Love:**
Enhancing neonatal health and positively impacting the lives of infants and their families every day
**Academic and learning environment**
with robust 6-month orientation, mentoring programs, and focus on continuous improvement
A culture of
**safety**
for both the patient and staff
A focus on
**employee wellness** .

We must care for ourselves before we can care for others.

Comprehensive health & dental benefits and HOOPP (pension plan)
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/)
A work environment where you have
**adaptable**
**scheduling** , safe staff to patient ratios, awards and bursaries
Being a part of the expert interprofessional care team driving hospital wide changes and beyond
The opportunity to be recognized for nursing excellence awards and recognition programs
Also, check out our
Nursing at Sick

Kids (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/care-services/for-health-care-providers/nursing/)
page for more information!
Preview the
Sick

Kids nursing 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.
**Employment Type:**
Full-time, Permanent, including access to benefits, pension plan & personal days
This position requires flexibility in scheduling.

Shift: days/nights/weekends/holidays.
**Our Hiring Process**
**Please follow the steps outlined below when submitting your application:**
1.

Visit the Sick

Kids Careers site and apply toone unityou are most interested in working on.
2.

It is easy, you only need to submit one application! A cover letter is not mandatory but recommended as part of your application.
3.

Make sure to indicateyour 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_ .
4.

If you are selected, you will be contacted for a virtual interview between **October 5th - October 30**
**th**
**.** If you are not selected for this round of interviews, we encourage you to reapply in the future.
**_Upon receiving a verbal offer, all successful nursing 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.

📌 Registered Nurse - NICU (Toronto)
🏢 SickKids
📍 Toronto