New Grad Nursing Residency Program

**About SickKids**:
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.

**Position Description**:

- SickKids nurses are leaders who influence and deliver the best in specialized child and family-centred care. We focus on the whole person, to support children and families to cope, develop, grow, thrive and transform, leveraging strengths of the family.When you join SickKids, 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 a **top 100 Employer in Canada**.**

**We are proud of where we work, and we think you will be too**

Are you a new graduate planning to pursue a career in paediatric Cardiac Critical Care nursing? Are you interested in an accelerated, intensive, training program? If so, the SickKids Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU) wants to talk to you about our **New Graduate Nursing Residency Program**

**_ How does the program work?_**

You will begin your nursing career at SickKids by working on 4D, the inpatient cardiology unit with a direct career pathway to the CCCU. During your 12-month residency program you will be provided with mentorship, feedback, and support in developing the required clinical competencies to care for our critically ill cardiac patients. **Click here** to learn more

**_ Why Participate in the Residency?_**

Providing nursing care to critically ill children, and their families, demands highly specialized technical and interprofessional skills and sound clinical judgment. This high intensity residency program will help you develop the competencies that are necessary for an accelerated transition to the CCCU.

**_ How will I be supported?_**

As a **New Graduate Nurse** at SickKids, you will work with an excellent and diverse interprofessional care team. Starting on Day 1, this team is ready to support your learning and career development by sharing their extensive knowledge, expertise and experience. You will participate in a comprehensive pediatric nursing orientation that includes subspecialty training and preceptored clinical practice experience. You will gain the tools you require to be successful in our unique, fast-paced environment.

**Here's What You'll Love**:

- ** Academic and learning environment** with robust orientation, mentorship, and focus on continuous improvement
- Professional development opportunities and funding to support learning
- A culture of **safety** for both the patient, families and staff
- A focus on **employee wellness**. Self-care helps us care for others
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits; 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
- The opportunity to enhance children's health and change the lives of children and their families every day

**Here's What You'll Do**
- Develop and implement a nursing plan of care for critically ill patients and their families with acquired and congenital cardiac disease
- Follow policies and procedures and evidence-based practice to maintain a high quality of patient care
- Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
- Demonstrate professional accountability

**Who You Are**:

- Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
- Temporary Class License through the College of Nurses of Ontario, and registration to write the NCLEX-RN within 30 days of your start date (January 13, 2025)
- If second attempt, registration to write the NCLEX-RN within 90 days of your start date
- Recent graduates working towards CNO registration are encouraged to apply
- Possess less than 1 year of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity
- ** Previous student nursing placement and Clinical Extern experience in an acute care unit or Critical Care environment (strongly preferred)**:

- Previous clinical placement experience in paediatrics or experience working with children is a **strong asset** but not mandatory
- Demonstrated ability to use your