Choosing to work for The Hospital for Sick Children means that you've chosen more than a job - you've chosen a career where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families every day. Our staff are our greatest strength and SickKids works hard to provide a supportive working environment where Nurse Practitioners can give their best work possible. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary Health Care team, Nurse Practitioners at SickKids have the opportunity to provide expertise in the areas of:
- Clinical Practice
- Education, Mentorship, and Research
- Leadership and Organizational & Systems Management
We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Haematology/Oncology to provide leadership and promote excellence in family-centred nursing care through the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leader/change agent. This role will support the Leukemia & Lymphoma patient population, across the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice
- Assume a leadership role in influencing clinical nursing practice and the provision of care
- Provides comprehensive health care to specific patient populations cared for by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Section in the Division of Haematology/Oncology
- Is a member of the health care team, and serves as the key contact person for patients and families
- Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care for select patient populations
- Integrate research into practice
- Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge
- Conduct environmental assessments and help guide child/family through the treatment program
- Identify and link to services and resources in community
- Provide assistance with acquiring specialized equipment for children in the program
Here's What You'll Need
Essential
- Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
- Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing (NP Field) Diploma
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class) in good standing
- 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience in pediatrics
- Previous experience in a leadership role
- Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus
- Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable to work within different team environments and clinical settings
- Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
Assets
- Experience in Haematology/Oncology, chemotherapy administration and palliative care
Employment Type
- 1.0 FTE, 13 month contract
- Inpatient and Outpatient program support, variety of shifts with different lengths
