Transport Associate - RN or RRT Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 21901 Location Toronto, Ontario Min. to Max. Hourly Rate $53.42 - $56.28 *Compensation commensurate with experience Dept/Program Name Acute Care Transport Services Target Openings 4 Work Type In Person Hours of Work 37.50 FTE 1.00 Contract Length Level of Police Check Vulnerable Sector Check Date Posted 2025-01-08 Deadline to Apply 2025-07-28 Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job **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** The Transport Associate is an **RN or RRT** that applies their intensive care knowledge, skills, and experience as part of a mobile ICU service at SickKids with the ACTS (Acute Care Transport Service) Team. The ACTS Transport Associate RN or RRT cares for critically ill neonates and children from 0-18 years. Working with and under the direction of a Transport Clinician RN or RRT and/or Transport Physician, you will respond by land or air ambulance to other hospitals within Ontario and across Canada to stabilize and ensure safe transport of patients needing emergent or intensive care. This may include international travel and everything from attending high-risk deliveries to paediatric patients referred for specialized quaternary care. **Here's What You'll Get To Do:** You will participate in extensive onboard training related to intensive care and Transport Medicine. The training program will focus on interprofessional cross training between RNs and RRTs. You will also get training and experience caring for intensive care patients while out of hospital in both land and air environments. In addition, you will: + Provide family centred-patient care within the scope of transport practice + Practice in a fast paced dynamic environment while progressively developing expertise in transport medicine + Work collaboratively with the Transport Clinician to prioritize and provide patient care in acute and critical situations. + Contribute to and support internal and outreach education initiatives + Foster and strengthen your leadership competencies within the field of transport medicine + Contribute to and support research utilization, promotion and dissemination of new knowledge **Here's What You Will Need:** + Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario as a Registered Respiratory Therapist + Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related degree or evidence of working towards a related university degree is preferred + A minimum of 3 years' experience in a tertiary neonatal intensive care environment, paediatric intensive care, and/or paediatric emergency department is preferred. + Ability to complete the ACTS Transport Team Transport Associate Program in a reasonable and predetermined time frame + Completion of NRP and PALS preferred + A valid passport required for international travel + A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion **Employment Type: 1 Year Contract** , with the option of moving to Full-Time upon successful completion of the program. **Our Commitment to Diversity** The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team. When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially. Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation. **How to Apply** **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. If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. 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