SickKids (The Hospital for Sick Children), Complex Care

Year 2 Practicum, September 2026- April 2027

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

The Hospital for Sick Children, Complex Care/Pediatric Medicine
555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

The Hospital for Sick Children is a tertiary care pediatric site in Toronto, Ontario. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care for patients 0-18 years. The Hospital for Sick Children has a robust social work student program with orientation, weekly sessions, and an opportunity to attend myriad rounds. The Social Work Department also invites social work students to participate in the Family Therapy Treatment Seminar (offered weekly). The Complex Care Program supports children and youth who are technology-dependent and medically fragile.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒ Covid Vaccinations

☒ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

No. This is a desirable placement and candidates need to be interested and engaged in a health care setting.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Practicum will be in-person.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

This placement is direct work

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Kathy Netten, MSW RSW and Arushi Singh (MSW RSW)

Application deadline:

March 24, 2026

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Resume and Cover Letter required.

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? No

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes

Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum?
- 3 days in a hospital setting, navigating a hospital, n/a, low-medium activity (mostly walking between buildings, sitting for assessments)

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
- There are two universal bathrooms in the hospital that are wheelchair accessible with change table and lift. Work place accommodations can be supported with pre-planning.

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by March 24th, 2026 at 4 PM. Applications will be sent to the site.