##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 ofHealthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

##Position Description

Perinatal Project Lead, Toronto Region Maternal and Child Health Network

The Toronto Region Maternal and Child Health Network (TMCHN), hosted at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), is one of six regional maternal and child health networks in Ontario, established to improve health outcomes and health equity for perinatal, newborn and paediatric populations. The initial area of focus for TMCHN is to strengthen inter-hospital partnerships and improve capacity, access, and patient flow across the region.

The Perinatal Interprofessional Project Lead is responsible for coordinating network and system-wide initiatives that advance TMCHN's mandate - with a focus on the implementation of best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and education. While a broad understanding of the pediatric and perinatal healthcare landscape is desired, this role is intended to further strengthen our work in perinatal care.

If you are seeking a dynamic role, where you can learn, grow, and lead, while having a positive impact on maternal and child health, then this position will suit you well!

Here's what you'll do:

• Develop partnerships with perinatal programs across the Toronto region.
• Work with TMCHN Obstetrical Medical Lead and Perinatal Lead to advance initiatives across maternal-newborn care.
• Be a systems thinker who collaborates with Interprofessional colleagues in education development, knowledge translation strategies and implementation science.
• Lead ongoing current state and gap assessment of perinatal/pediatric hospital educational offerings and implement recommendations to address prioritized gaps.
• Collaborate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects and initiatives that advance interprofessional practice across maternal-newborn care.
• Contribute in the development of specialized perinatal education sessions based on practice updates and identified needs from community partners.
• Enable the implementation of clinical best practices and quality improvement across the network.
• Ensure education meets established practice standards and facilitate access to clinical resources, best practice guidelines, standards of practice or other resources as required to inform learning.
• Organize and co-lead TMCHN Regional Education Rounds and Nursing Community of Practice.
• Promote the use of data generated by BORN to monitor trends and inform opportunities for quality improvement.
• Support additional functions related to TMCHN's workplan and core activities as needed.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Undergraduate degree in a regulated health profession.
• Member in good standing of a regulated health profession college.
• Three (3) or more years of experience working within a perinatal and/or pediatric acute care setting, perinatal preferred.
• Graduate degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, or equivalent is an asset.
• Project management certification is an asset.
• Leadership experience, knowledge of evidence informed practice and knowledge translation practices.
• Expertise and competencies in perinatal and/or pediatric patient care and education.
• Demonstrated experience with theoretical and practical work in adult education including program planning, change leadership and project management.
• Knowledge of best practices and innovative modes of delivery in inter-professional education.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
• Experience in project management, quality improvement, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety and diversity of people, populations, organizations and groups.
• Proven ability to network and build partnerships.
• Ability to self-initiate, work independently and work effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, within an interprofessional team.
• Willingness and flexibility to meet priorities and emerging demands of the network.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• 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; 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 Class:**13-month contract (1.0 FTE and 35 hrs/ week); Hybrid; flexible FTE and internal secondment opportunities available.

##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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