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Psychosocial Care Leader - Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice is a ten-bed, pediatric palliative care hospice on the grounds of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa. We are currently looking for dynamic, innovative, and flexible professionals who are interested in working with our team to meet the needs of the children and families we serve.

Position: Full-time Psychosocial Care Leader
Salary Range: $45.69 - $61.92 per hour

TITLE: Psychosocial Care Leader
REPORTS TO: Manager, Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice and CHEO Palliative Care

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice meets the unique palliative care needs of newborns, children, youth and their families. We lead by advancing clinical care and family support, and by learning through research and sharing knowledge. We enrich the quality of lives, no matter how short.

SUMMARY:

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice (RNCH) provides pediatric palliative care services to children living with a life-limiting diagnosis and their families. RNCH additionally provides comprehensive grief support to parents and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child and to children who are grieving the death of someone significant in their lives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient daily operation of the psychosocial programs
Facilitate care to ensure it is delivered in an integrated, family-centered, collaborative, and interdisciplinary manner
Provide clinical and practice leadership, support, consultation, and supervision
Identify, contribute to, and lead related quality improvement initiatives, program development opportunities, monitoring of reporting metrics, etc.
Facilitate staffing and clinical resources wisely
Coordinate and support case load management and triaging needs
Offer psychotherapy to bereaved children, youth and their families in individual, couple, family and group sessions
Chair, lead, and/or contribute to committee, project work, research, program evaluation, quality assurance work as required
Collaborate with the Clinical Educator to promote and provide mentorship and support to the clinical team, newly hired staff, and learners
Promote the development and integration of evidence-based standards and practice guidelines
Maintain current knowledge on evidence-based practice by reviewing literature, consulting with clinical and community experts in the field, engaging in reflective practice and participating in professional development activities, to continuously improve care
Support the orientation and learnings needs of the team including learners
Participate in performance reviews with the Manager
Work collaboratively with the RNCH Leadership Team on strategic goals and relevant issues
Demonstrate values, attitudes, and beliefs towards working with children that reflect the RNCH Code of Conduct to Protect Children in our Care, including maintenance of professional boundaries

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Police record check for vulnerable sector
MSW graduate from an accredited university program in Social Work or another accredited psychosocial graduate degree program
Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and broad knowledge of Social Work theory, practice and regulations established by the College or member in good standing of the relevant regulatory college with strong knowledge of practice standards and ethics
Minimum 5 years of experience in providing counselling services to children, youth, and their families
Training and a minimum 2 years of experience in providing clinical supervision and consultation support
Bilingualism preferred (oral and written in French and English)
Training and/or experience in evidence-based approaches to working with children, youth, and/or adults experiencing symptoms of mental illness, such as Multidimensional Grief Theory (MGT), CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.
Training and/or experience in providing both individual and group-based interventions
Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and guidelines for professional practice
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to be an effective change agent
Self-directed with advanced planning and organization skills
Police Record Check for vulnerable sector
Flexibility in working hours, including evenings

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants are thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to complete the job application form found on our website.

For any questions please contact Nahal Yazdani, Manager, Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice, at info@rogerneilsonchildrenshospice.ca.

Should the applicant require any accommodations during the application process please notify the Manager of Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet the requirements for an interview will be contacted.

Posting Date: November 7, 2024
Closing Date: November 28, 2024

Chief Executive Officer - Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto

Click here to download the full Executive Brief for this posting.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide operational oversight, collaborative leadership and support to our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. This is a unique opportunity
to advance our compelling mission-based services that have an immediate, positive impact on seriously ill children and their families.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Executive Officer will ensure a smooth leadership transition by motivating and further developing a positive, engaged, and collaborative organizational culture while managing the development and implementation of business plans that are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. Focusing on operational and service excellence, the CEO will also work closely with staff and volunteers at the House and at our Family Rooms in to maximize mission impact, efficiency, and revenue. (For more information on duties and accountabilities, please see page 5.)

The House runs 24/7, year-round, hosting families with many of the staff performing imperative, family-facing roles. For this reason, the CEO needs to be present and available to staff, families, and volunteers. Travel within the Greater Toronto Area is expected with periodic regional and national travel.

The target salary range for this role is $250,000 - $275,000 plus a performance bonus of up to 10% per annum, as well as an RRSP match and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

ABOUT RMHC and RMHC TORONTO

When families learn their child is sick and requires hospitalization, many are forced to leave their homes, families, jobs, and community to seek treatment at a time when they need support the most. That’s where Ronald McDonald House Charities steps in; providing a place for families to stay together, steps away from a children’s hospital.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto provides families the support and resources they need, such as accommodation, meals, wellness programming, and sibling support, so they can focus on what matters most, caring for their seriously ill child. Since 1981, RMHC Toronto has served as a place to call home for families with seriously ill children.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto encompasses a 100,000 square foot Ronald McDonald House at 240 McCaul St. just minutes away from SickKids Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital in downtown Toronto. Our services also include seven Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area and in Sudbury, a School (JK-12) for children and their siblings, and a wide range of programming and support for families. Our House can accommodate up to 81 families in fully equipped private family rooms and apartment suites and has shared facilities such as a larger common kitchen with basic supplies, laundry room, library, clubhouse, media room and business lounge. We also have several outdoor spaces with gardens, play structures, loungers, and barbeques.

RMHC Toronto is part of a global network of Ronald McDonald House Charities operating in 62 countries around the world, serving over 5 million children and families each year. The first and largest House in Canada, the Toronto House is a part of a network of more than 360 Houses worldwide. RMHC Toronto is one of 12 Regional RMHC Chapters in Canada, each of which is an independent charity licensed to operate by RMHC Global and RMHC Canada.

RMHC Toronto supports families who have a child being treated at one of Canada’s 16 pediatric hospitals. Canadian chapters comprise a highly collaborative and mutually supportive national federated structure. As the national foundation, RMHC Canada provides leadership, guidance, funding and support in the areas of national communications, research, strategy, insights, marketing, fundraising and capacity-building; and develops national corporate and government partnerships, and national family support programs for the benefit of all RMHC Canada chapters.

KEY DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Mission Delivery & Operations

Lead and manage in a team-based, collaborative culture to ensure excellence in service delivery in accordance with established policies and procedures
Develop and monitor operating structures and practices to ensure relevance and effectiveness in a child and family-based environment
Ensure that an integrated facilities maintenance and safety program is in place to ensure high standards of comfort, cleanliness, and appearance and to safeguard the health and safety of families, volunteers, and staff
Contribute to the growth and development of RMHC Toronto as a recognized and valued partner in the healthcare continuum and establish and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including healthcare partners, RMHC Canada and RMHC Global, RMHC Regional Chapters across Canada, McDonald’s Canada franchisees, community partners, donors, and other supporters
Engage with sector leaders and in ongoing education to support knowledge of current service delivery trends and best practices

Strategy Alignment & Implementation

Collaborate with the Board of Directors to continuously evolve organizational strategy in service to the mission
Work with the Senior Leadership Team, to translate the strategic plan into a comprehensive operating plan that balances both operational excellence and fiscal responsibility
Support staff and committees in the achievement of priorities identified in the strategic plan and provide leadership in the future vision for the organization
Build organizational capacity by assessing and improving existing structures, resources, programs, and operating practices including digital, technological, and analytical strategies to grow capacity, enable timely and accurate data-informed decisions, and effectively measure results

People & Culture

Lead, motivate, and build trusting relationships that support staff while also providing clear expectations and accountabilities related to strategic and annual objectives
Nurture and support an overall organizational culture of collaboration, respect that results in positive staff morale and engagement
Mentor and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support their leadership capabilities and support leadership of their respective units
Work with Senior Leadership Team colleagues to ensure effective, consistent, and timely internal communications that support positive organizational culture and operational excellence
Recruit, coach, monitor, and evaluate staff teams to ensure the required and scalable skills and competencies to support House operations.
Ensure that organizational goals and objectives are well-defined and well-communicated, and that performance is aligned and measured accordingly
Evaluate the performance of the Senior Leadership Team for compliance, management by objectives, and contributions toward the achievement of organizational objectives
Implement suitable employee development initiatives for professional growth and ensure that a comprehensive succession plan is in place for all key leadership roles

Finance & Risk Management

Work with the Director of Finance to oversee efficient and effective financial operations, including administrative functions and policy administration
Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and prepare annual capital and operating revenue and expense budgets for review by the Finance & Audit Committee
Work with the Senior Leadership Team to monitor and report on financial performance, and ensure processes and controls are in place regarding the management of funds
Oversee the achievement of financial objectives while developing, maintaining and meeting/exceeding service delivery benchmarks
Work with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational and financial risk
Ensure that the organization is in full compliance with
- RMHC Toronto’s code of conduct
- all organizational policies
- laws, legislation, and regulations to maintain charitable status
- the Imagine Canada Standards Program
Support the Board’s organizational planning and policy-making committees with the development and approval of operational procedures, policies, and standards

Board Engagement & Support

Communicate and collaborate with the Board of Directors and Board Committees in a manner that builds trust and supports the planning and achievement of strategic priorities
Work closely with the Board Chair and Committee Chairs to prepare reports and other materials for all Board meetings and functions
Participate in all Board of Director meetings and functions, as requested
Support Board and Committee recruitment and succession planning
Contribute to and support Board and volunteer education and development

Fundraising & Community Engagement

Work with the Board Communications and Development Committee and other Committee Chairs to develop and implement a diversified fundraising plan that aligns with strategic objectives and contributes to the growth of both operating and capital revenue
Leverage existing and new technology, and digital assets, to deepen donor and volunteer communications and support donor and revenue growth
Collaborate with the Vice President, Development, and the Development Team to grow the donor base, while also optimizing and improving stewardship, retention, and engagement of donors
Partner with the Fundraising team, the Board, and senior volunteers, to build and foster strong relationships with key donors and funders, participating in all aspects of the donor cycle as appropriate and required
Work across the organization to ensure excellent cultivation and stewardship of McDonalds owners/operators in support of ongoing and increased engagement
Serve as an ambassador and a primary organizational representative and spokesperson with donors, other supporters, government, healthcare partners, volunteers, families, and the public
Represent the organization at legislative sessions, committee meetings, and other events

EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

Progressive and extensive senior leadership experience, previous experience as a CEO or Executive Director is a definite asset
An authentic interest in and commitment to RMHC Toronto’s mission and the essential role of providing family-centered care. Knowledge of the pediatric healthcare sector in Ontario is an asset
Strong ability to inspire trust and develop productive relationships through a visible, compassionate, supportive, and collaborative management style with both internal and external stakeholders
Successful history of delivering annual business plans based on strategic objectives, with accountability for significant core areas of implementation and evaluation
Operational leadership experience in one or more key areas of the role
Skilled in leading and managing change, and encouraging and supporting teams in the development and implementation of new strategies and procedures
A people-person who has proven experience supporting, collaborating with, and engaging Board members and/or other senior volunteer groups or committees
Extensive people management and talent-development experience, including experience leading directors and managers who, in turn, lead other employees
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with a history of working with and delivering programs to diverse groups
Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams in an inclusive, values-based, collaborative culture that strives for accountability and operational excellence
Demonstrated commitment to employee and volunteer engagement and development, as well as to personal growth and life-long learning
Willingness and significant experience, professionally or as a volunteer, engaging with donors, partners, and funders in all stages of the donor cycle
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills with experience building successful relationships with diverse groups
Resilience and the ability to encourage others to remain positive in challenging situations
High personal integrity with a sense of strong personal values, humility, and ethics
Active listener with an approachable communication style who is open to alternate ideas and opinions
University degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience will be considered an asset

RMHC Toronto is open to candidates from the non-profit, public, or private sectors, though candidates from outside the non-profit sector should have significant leadership volunteer involvement with charitable organizations that provide direct service delivery

Nurse Practitioner - Neuromuscular Program - SickKids

Job ID: 21596
Target Openings: 1

Neurology Nurse Practitioner - Neuromuscular Program

Choosing to work for The Hospital for Sick Children means that you've chosen more than a job, you've chosen a career where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families every day. Our staff are our greatest strength and SickKids works hard to provide a supportive working environment where Nurse Practitioners can give their best work possible. The Brain and Mental Health Program at SickKids has an ambitious agenda for growth and innovation across all brain based pediatric programs (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Adolescent Medicine). Nurse practitioners play a vital role in all aspects of care and are essential members of our interprofessional care teams. Nurse Practitioners are essential to our success in:

Clinical Practice
Education, Mentorship, and Research
Leadership and Organizational & Systems Management

We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Neurology, Neuromuscular Program. The Nurse Practitioner will provide leadership and promote inter-professional excellence and collaboration in child and family-centred care within the main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, and leadership in a dynamic clinical environment.

The Nurse Practitioner with the Neuromuscular Program holds a key role in the care and management of children and families diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, and other pediatric neuromuscular disorders.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice
Provide comprehensive health care to patients and their families (inpatient and outpatient) who are diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder
Foster inter-professional collaboration in the coordination of plans of care with other teams within SickKids as well as community resources
Assume a leadership role in advancing the quality of clinical practice and the provision of care in the neuromuscular program
Administer novel therapies to patients with rare diseases through Ommaya reservoirs, or lumbar punctures and lead gene therapy administration
Provide mentorship and coaching to support the development of nursing and Interprofessional colleagues
Identify, integrate, and evaluate research-based innovations for improving patient care including participation in clinical trials for rare diseases and supporting the Neuromuscular research team with patient care
Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge using formal and informal channels
Conduct environmental assessments (home, community, school) and partner with children/families to navigate their illness trajectory
Identify, link with, and collaborate with services and resources in the community
Demonstrate commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
Provide relevant health education to children and families that is based on their needs, learning styles and stage of development in particular around a rare disease and novel therapies

Here's What You'll Need

Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner certificate or equivalent
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class)
Experience in pediatric nursing and in neurosciences is preferred
Ability to act as a change agent, and foster collaborative teamwork
Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and knowledge translation strategies

Employment Type: 1.0 Temporary Full time 18 months Maternity Leave Position

Full-time, 37.50 hours per week, 1.0FTE

To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) website:
https://career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=21596&PostingSeq=1

Nurse Practitioner - GIFT (Group for the Improvement of Intestinal Function and Treatment) - SickKids

Job ID: 21618

Target Openings: 1

NURSE PRACTITIONER - GIFT (Group for the Improvement of Intestinal Function and Treatment)

Choosing to work for The Hospital for Sick Children means that you’ve chosen more than a job you’ve chosen a career where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families every day. Our staff are our greatest strength and SickKids works hard to provide a supportive working environment where Nurse Practitioners can give their best work possible. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary Health Care team, Nurse Practitioners at SickKids have the opportunity to provide expertise in the areas of:

Clinical Practice
Education, Mentorship, and Research
Leadership and Organizational & Systems Management

SickKids is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health. Nurse Practitioners play a critical role to our success.

We are currently offering a full-time permanent position for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a role in providing family-centered care for infants and children with intestinal failure. In this role, you will collaborate with a specialized team of nurse practitioners, nurses, physicians and an experienced inter-disciplinary team to provide holistic comprehensive care. You will act as a primary liaison between the nursing and the medical subspecialty team to define and execute plans of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will partner with operational leaders to advance the strategic goals of the program. You will provide leadership and promote excellence in family centred nursing care through the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leader/change agent.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

Integrate nursing and medical skills/knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice.
Collaborate with team members to provide clinical inpatient and outpatient care
Help guide child/family through the treatment plan
Identify and link to services and resources across the continuum of care
Participate in planning for transitions between care settings
Provide expert consultation to patients and families partnering in the delivery of specialized care for their children in home/community settings
Participate in achieving the program’s strategic objectives

Here’s What You’ll Need

Master’s of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus.
Completion of Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent. Applicants enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program with expected graduation date within 12 months may be considered for this role, starting within an NP-Intern job category.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class).
3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics.
Experience working with gastrointestinal patients is an asset
Experience working with children with complex, chronic illness and their families

Employment Type: Permanent full time, 0.8-1.0 FTE

To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) website:

https://career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=21618&PostingSeq=1

Nurse Practitioner - Epilepsy Surgery - SickKids

Job ID: 21347

Target Openings: 1

Neurology Nurse Practitioner- Epilepsy Surgery

Clinical Practice
Education, Mentorship, and Research
Leadership and Organizational & Systems Management

We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Neurology, Children's Epilepsy Program. The Nurse Practitioner will provide leadership and promote inter-professional excellence and collaboration in child and family-centred care within the main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, and leadership in a dynamic clinical environment.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice
Provide comprehensive health care to patients and their families (inpatient and outpatient) who experience seizures
Provide specialty consultation regarding epilepsy assessment and care for teams within and outside of the hospital
Foster inter-professional collaboration in the coordination of plans of care
Assume a leadership role in advancing the quality of clinical practice and the provision of care
Provide mentorship and coaching to support the development of nursing and Interprofessional colleagues
Identify, integrate, and evaluate research-based innovations for improving patient care
Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge using formal and informal channels
Conduct environmental assessments (home, community, school) and partner with children/families to navigate their illness trajectory
Identify, link with, and collaborate with services and resources in the community as required
Provide relevant health education to children and families that is based on their needs, learning styles and stage of development
Provide leadership in planning for successful transition of patients to adult services

Here's What You'll Need

Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner certificate or equivalent
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class)
A minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience in pediatrics, experience in neurosciences preferred
Previous experience in a leadership role
Ability to act as a change agent, and foster collaborative teamwork
Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and knowledge translation strategies
Demonstrate commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type: 1.0 Full-time

Full-time, 37.50 hours per week, 1.0FTE.

To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) website:

https://career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=21347&PostingSeq=1

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU) - SickKids

Job ID: 21363

Target Openings: 5

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!

As an RN at SickKids there are many opportunities for career development including Critical Care Nursing, Acute Care Transport, Research, Education, Leadership, Advanced Practice, and more. We provide access to funding to help with the cost of investing in your career.

We are currently looking for Registered Nurses in the Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU) to assess the nursing needs and provide care to support children and families as they experience illness and the response of treatment.

The CCCU is an 18-bed unit. The patients, ages range from newborn to 18 years of age. The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment including computerized bedside charting. The CCCU has an international reputation for excellence in paediatric cardiac critical care, research and education. We are committed to providing an environment where excellence and innovation in practice, education and research are valued. Nurses have the opportunity to develop clinical expertise in Cardiac Critical Care nursing. To preview our kind of Nursing: CCCU Nursing

Nursing care of the critically ill child and their parents demands highly specialized technical and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgment, caring, advocacy and integrity. Nurses practice in an inter-professional practice model with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of paediatric health care professionals.

Ready to start your journey? Apply now for an opportunity to join our team on January 13th, 2025!

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
The opportunity to be recognized for nursing excellence awards and recognition programs

Also, check out our Nursing at SickKids page for more information!

To preview descriptions inside SickKids Nursing units, please see the link below:

https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/for-health-care-providers/nursing/sickkids-nursing-unit-descriptions.pdf

Here's What You'll Do

Develop and implement a nursing plan of care
Work in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team
Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning
Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability
Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care

Who You Are

Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Current registration as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Class License)
Possess 1 + years of clinical nursing experience in an RN capacity
Previous work experience in paediatrics or experience working with children is a strong asset but not mandatory
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

*Candidates with less than 1 year of clinical RN experience are encouraged to apply to our New Graduate Nurse job opening.

Our Hiring Process

Please follow the steps outlined below when submitting your application:

Visit the SickKids Careers site and apply to one unit you are most interested to work in.

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 to let us know of your other interested units. If you are open to any unit, please let us know in your cover letter.

Upon receiving a verbal offer, all successful nursing candidates will need to provide 2 supervisory reference who can speak to clinical experience.

To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) website:

https://career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=21363&PostingSeq=1

Director, Emergency Services and Patient Flow - Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Job Description: CHEO is a globally recognized health institution dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children, youth, and their families across a vast region. From Canada’s capital to eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec, and Nunavut, they serve over half a million patients each year. Recognized as Canada’s best healthcare employer by Forbes 2024, they are a team of over 6500 staff, clinicians, scientists, researchers, and volunteers all working together to help children and youth thrive. CHEO has evolved over 50 years to address the changing needs of children, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of care. Patient satisfaction surveys have several times identified CHEO as the best place for paediatric care in Ontario and Forbes Magazine has twice named the organization as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare. CHEO provides outstanding patient care, pioneers breakthrough research, and trains the exceptional health care professionals of tomorrow.

CHEO is seeking a strong clinical leader to fill the key role of Director, Emergency Services and Patient Flow.

Reporting to the VP, Acute Care Services, the Director will be responsible for managing and overseeing daily clinical, administrative, and human resource activities for the Emergency Department services including trauma, the sexual assault team, and patient flow – ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in a patient and family-centred setting. They will be instrumental in defining a clear vision for how to leverage changes in healthcare and best practices to improve clinical and patient and family satisfaction and strengthen health outcomes.

The Director will monitor the Emergency Services and Patient Flow operations plan in alignment with the CHEO strategic plan. They lead the planning, development, deployment, operation, and maintenance of specific work plans, resources, and services to be aligned with the strategies agreed to by CHEO’s leadership team. The Director will define and manage the budget, including both revenues and expenses in alignment with hospital and provincial policies and best-practices, as well as oversee the development and submission of proposals. They will identify and prioritize opportunities for growth and represent CHEO at provincial and national forums as required. The Director will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to enhance care, balancing medical and administrative perspectives with sound leadership. They will work in close collaboration with families, medical directors, clinical leaders, and front-line staff championing the enhancement and innovation of patient care. They foster a culture built on respect, trust, wellbeing, and life-long learning and promote education, teaching, and research activities.

As the ideal candidate, you possess eight (8) years of relevant experience, including five (5) years’ experience in a management/leadership role or other evidence of outstanding relevant abilities and accomplishments. You have experience in a hospital organization and health care delivery system, ideally in a high acuity hospital environment. You have knowledge of Lean methodology, as well as PHIPPA privacy and security requirements. You are an inspiring leader with a proven ability to motivate and empower employees in a complex, transformative environment with multiple stakeholders. You are known for your exceptional interpersonal skills that allow you to cogently communicate, motivate, and present to staff in all departments and levels, and to foster an inclusive environment that achieves results by valuing, supporting, and rewarding collaboration.

This is a unique and exceptional leadership opportunity where your work has a positive impact on paediatric care. To submit your application, please send an updated CV and cover letter to Claire Leroux (cleroux@boyden.com) and John Caminiti (jcaminiti@boyden.com) and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

CHEO is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible working environments and welcomes those who would contribute to the further diversification of staff including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.

Job postings are a Children's Healthcare Canada member benefit. Non-members are also welcome to post. (fees apply)

Please contact us for more information.