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

Are you a nurse with acute care experience? Do you want to participate in providing critical advice to bedside providers, educating individuals at home and making a meaningful impact in Ontario communities (and beyond)? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at the Ontario Poison Centre as a Specialist in Poison Information (SPI). The Ontario Poison Centre provides expert information and education via telephone to both the general public and healthcare professionals across Ontario and Manitoba, addressing exposures to poisonous substances and ensuring the safety of adults and children alike.

Your Role as a Specialist in Poison Information

Following a comprehensive orientation, you will:

• Respond to poisoning and drug overdose calls involving both adult and pediatric exposures, providing timely, expert guidance over the phone.
• Perform thorough assessment on patients in both the home and hospital setting
• Apply knowledge of Toxicological principles to develop and adapt evidence-based care plans, and evaluate their effectiveness ' all in collaboration with our inter-professional team of medical (or physician) toxicologists, pharmacists, nurses and healthcare providers.
• Provide professional poison information services by analyzing potential toxicity, determining type and severity of exposure, and recommending an evidence-based treatment management plan.
• Provide information to healthcare professional callers treating a poisoned patient regarding anticipated clinical course, diagnostic approach, interpretation of laboratory results, and appropriate invasive, supportive, and antidotal treatment recommendations*.*
• Guide appropriate use of antidotes and other treatments of poisoned patients.

Beyond your core responsibilities, you may also have the opportunity to:

• Support poison prevention education and awareness.
• Contribute to research and process improvement.
• Participate in leadership activities within the field.

This is your chance to specialize in toxicology, work in a fast-paced environment, and directly impact the health and safety of local, regional and provincial populations

Take your nursing career to the next level - join us at the Ontario Poison Centre!

LOCATION: Toronto

Here's What You'll Need

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or evidence of working towards.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience, preferably in an intensive care unit or an emergency department.
• Fluency in English is preferred. Fluency in French is an asset
• Proficiency in a variety of Windows based applications is required, and strong keyboarding skills are necessary
• Demonstrated clinical competence and current knowledge base through continued education and lifelong learning
• Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to successfully communicate with individuals of multi-cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with the inter-professional team
• Excellent attention to detail and efficient time management skills
• Demonstrated resilience to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and within a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement and evidence-based practice
• Once you have achieved eligibility (approximately 2 years of full-time work as a SPI) it is an expectation that you write an examination to become a Certified Specialist as part of our Quality Assurance practice

Here's What You'll Get

This position offers full benefits including health and dental coverage, vacation time, long-term disability, life insurance and the opportunity to participate in the SickKids HOOPPension plan.

Employment Type: Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Shifts

The Poison Centre provides telephone toxicology consultation services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SPIs are expected to work all shift types, weekends and statutory holidays. The shifts are 12 hours and are typically 7 am - 7 pm (LD), 11 am - 11 pm (LE) or 7 pm - 7 am (LN).

SPIs are expected to work 40% LD shifts and 60% of a combination of LE and LN shifts.

SPIs are expected to work onsite for the first 16 months and then have the option to work remotely for 60% of their scheduled shifts.

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids 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.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids 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

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