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 the World's Best paediatric healthcare center, 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.
The Neonatal Intensive Care & Pediatric General Surgery and Gynecology Unit are currently recruiting RNs to join our Residency Flex Team!
What is the Flex Team?
Are you ready to expand your nursing expertise across diverse care settings? The 5B/NICU Flex Team offers a unique opportunity to develop a valued skill set foundational to both inpatient care on the 5B General Surgery and Gynecology Unit and critical care in the NICU.
As part of the Flex Team, you will begin with 1 year of focused training on 5B, followed by a year-long training program in the NICU. Upon completion, you will flex between both units, supporting their dynamic needs while building capacity and resilience in these critical care areas.
This innovative model emphasizes professional growth and enhanced patient care by:
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Cross-training nurses to effectively transition between NICU and 5B, ensuring flexibility and optimal staffing during patient surges.
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Strengthening critical care nursing skills to provide exceptional care for critically ill patients and their families.
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Leveraging patient population similarities to streamline transitions, enhance continuity of care, and improve patient outcomes.
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Supporting seamless patient flow between the NICU and 5B, reducing delays and optimizing access to care.
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Increasing ventilator-trained staff to bolster surge capacity and hospital preparedness.
By joining the Flex Team, you will not only advance your clinical competencies but also contribute to a culture of excellence in family-centered care. This role is designed to promote professional development, improve job satisfaction, and ensure exceptional patient experiences.
What types of patients does 5B typically care for?
5B cares for patients specifically under the surgical services of general surgery and gynecology. We are a 25-bed unit that incorporates a special stepdown unit that cares for patients who are graduating from an intensive care environment (like the NICU) and still require a higher level of nursing care and observation. We see patients from newborn to 18 years of age. Staff are encouraged to grow and contribute through practice, education, and research, as we support continued professional development and ongoing opportunities. We are a highly collaborative team-based unit, that provide excellence in surgical pediatric care!
What kinds of patients can be expected in the NICU?
The SickKids Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers tertiary and quaternary medical and surgical care for newborns up to four weeks old. It is a high acuity unit dedicated to caring for the most complex and medically fragile neonatal patients in the province' and often across the country. Neonates are admitted from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), across Canada, and globally, for highly specialized care and procedures.
Care can include (but not limited) to:
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Management of care across the phases of pre-operative, post-operative, trauma, acute and chronic care
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Management of care of critically ill and premature neonates across various phases of care
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Involvement and care of patients undergoing new and innovative procedures and care pathways
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Central Venous Access Device care, maintenance and troubleshooting
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Administration of blood products, oxygen therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition
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Recognition and management of surgical complications and post- operative emergencies
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Work in collaboration with a highly skilled interdisciplinary surgical team, including a robust surgical NP team for each surgical service
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Work with the Acute Pain Service team to champion best practices in pain management
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Be a valued team member for patients undergoing life altering/innovative surgical procedures
Who is this open for?
This stream is designed for new graduate nurses or those new to SickKids, or current Registered Nurses who lack prior NICU and/or paediatric experience but express interest in paediatric surgery and NICU.
Ready to start your journey? Apply now for an opportunity to join our world class team on September 14th, 2026!
Here's What You'll Get To Do
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Develop and implement a nursing plan of care
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Work in collaboration with the child/family and the interdisciplinary health care team
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Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life-long learning
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Utilize evidence-based practice as a base in the promotion of professional accountability
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Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
Here's What You'll Need
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Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
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Active General Class RN License through the College of Nurses of Ontario
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to use your critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities
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Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity
Preferred Qualifications/Assets
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Previous experience on a surgical inpatient unit is strongly preferred.
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Previous work experience in paediatrics or experience working with children is strongly preferred
Here's What You'll Love
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Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
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Academic and learning environment with robust 3-month orientation, mentoring programs, and focus on continuous improvement
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A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
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A focus on employee wellness.' Self-care helps us care for others
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Comprehensive health & dental benefits and HOOPP defined-benefit pension plan
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A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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A work environment where you have flexible scheduling, low staff to patient ratios, awards and bursaries
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Being a part of the expert interprofessional care team driving hospital wide changes and beyond
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The opportunity to be recognized for nursing excellence awards and recognition programs
Also, check out our Nursing at SickKids page for more information!
Preview the SickKids nursing unit descriptions to learn more about each unit.
Employment Type
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Permanent full-time, 1.0 FTE, including access to benefits, pension plan & personal days
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Shift: days/nights/weekends/holidays
Our Hiring Process
Please follow the steps outlined below when submitting your application:
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Visit the SickKids Careers site and apply to one unit you are most interested in working on.
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It is easy. you only need to submit one application! A cover letter is not mandatory but recommended as part of your application.
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Make sure to indicate your top 3 units of interest in your cover letter and/or in your answers to the application questionnaire to let us know of your other interested units. 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.
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If you are selected, you will be contacted for a virtual interview between July 15th - August 7th. 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.
