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 Registered Nurse, Newborn Screening (NBS RN) functions in a nursing role to coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment, planning, care and education of patients and families throughout the newborn screening process. In collaboration with the health care team the NBS RN plays an integral role in patient/family retrieval, counseling and early management of patients and families identified through a provincial screening program. The NBS RN acts as a resource person to patients/families, other health care professionals and referral centers. They also contribute to excellence in patient care, research, and teaching and in providing leadership to the NBS program.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Triages all positive newborn screens and communicates directly with referring practitioners and patients outside physicians.
• Provides first line of contact by telephone to identified children with positive result and act as a facilitator to obtain further samples to confirm diagnoses.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, cultural, educational and genetic counseling needs of children and families.
• Anticipates and identifies crisis situations arising from specific illnesses and/or illness management in both child and family.
• Develops/participates in the development of an individualized nursing care plan in collaboration with the child/family and the health care team.
• Documents on and participates in the development of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Participates in research and publication in NBS.
• Monitors, modifies, and executes protocols for caring for children affected by specific disorders.
• Provides expert consultation to children/families, HSC staff, community agencies, referring health care professionals, the childs outside physicians and other caregivers (Home Care Nurses and Coordinators, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Agencies), network partners, provincial, national and international centres.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Pediatric experience preferred. Experience with endocrine, metabolic and/or sickle cell patient populations preferred.
• Basic proficiency with computers is essential (i.e. word processing, excel and computerized documentation system (Epic preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities, critical thinking skills and ability to work within a team.
• A willingness and flexibility to meet priorities and emerging demands.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

Here's what you'll love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of 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 Equity, Diversity, 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, 18-month contract

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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