Sick Kids Hospital, Solid Tumour Program
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
The Hospital for Sick Children; Solid Tumour Program
Location:
The Hospital for Sick Children
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The placement includes working with children, youth and families in the Division of Haematology/Oncology with a focus on children and youth diagnosed with a type of cancer, specifically a solid tumour. We are an extremely multi-cultural/multi-racial program. The families come from a wide variety of socio-economical backgrounds. As of result of cancer treatment many patients require intensive chemotherapy, surgery (limb sparing or sometimes amputation) and/or radiation treatments. Some patients and families face difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care. Students will work within busy inpatient and ambulatory inter-professional programs. Students with familiarity or comfort in working with this population is encouraged. The student may have additional opportunities to collaborate with within the psychosocial oncology group programs.
Practicum Requirements:
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☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☒ Covid Vaccinations
☒ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☐ Driver’s License
☐ Use of Own Car
☐ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served
☒ Evening attendance (Some if choose to participate in group programming)
☐ Weekend attendance
☐ Changing shift attendance
☐ Language (specify in field below)
Other requirements:
Proof of COVID Vaccinations is a requirement of placement
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
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☒ Children and their Families
☐ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
☐ Social Work in Gerontology
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
Prior direct clinical work is strongly recommended for this placement
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In-person
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
The placement will involve both direct and indirect work with patients, families and external organizations.
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Carly Nishimura, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
April 16, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Yes, resume and cover letter
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? High
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? 3 days a week of placement in a Hospital Setting
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? N/A
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by 4 pm April 16, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.