Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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

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, youth 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 interprofessional health care team, Nurse Practitioners at SickKids have the opportunity to provide expertise in the areas of:

• Clinical Practice
• Education, Mentorship, Research and Knowledge Translation
• Leadership and Organizational & Systems Management

SickKids is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health. Nurse Practitioners play a critical role to our success. We are currently looking for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatology Program. As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will provide leadership and promote inter-professional excellence and collaboration in child and family-centred -care within the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leadership/change agency in a dynamic clinical environment.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

• Provide comprehensive health care for critically ill newborns within the NICU, coordinating the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice
• Provide leadership in advancing clinical practice and the provision of safe and high quality child and family-centred care
• Foster interprofessional collaboration in the coordination of plans of care
• Assume a leadership role in advancing the quality of clinical practice and the provision of high quality, safe care
• Provide mentorship and coaching to support the development of nursing and Interprofessional colleagues
• Identify, integrate and evaluate research-based innovations for improving patient care
• Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge using formal and informal channels
• Provide relevant health education to families that is based on their needs, learning styles and stage of development
• Provide leadership in planning for successful transition of infants outside of the NICU (within SickKids, as well as to referral hospitals)
• Identify and link to services and resources in community, provide assistance with acquiring specialized medical care for infants in the program and participate/lead in planning for transition of care
• Provide specialty consultation regarding neonatal care for teams within and outside of the hospital

Here's What You'll Need

• Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program with a Neonatal emphasis
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario within the RN (Extended Class) in good standing
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience in neonatology, experience as an NNP is an asset
• Proven ability to provide leadership
• Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus-building
• Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of theoretical and conceptual frameworks and their practical application
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to, HOOPP pension plan, health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of the offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Health Equity and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type

• Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week - 1.0 FTE)

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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