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 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

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 offering a unique opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join the liver transplant program at a 0.75 FTE on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work three 10 hr days per week, primarily in the inpatient unit. In this role, you will work closely with the liver transplant team to provide care to children who are awaiting or have received liver transplantation. You will collaborate with a specialized team of nurse practititioners, nurses, physicians and an experienced inter-disciplinary team to provide holistic comprehensive care. You will 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.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

• Integrate nursing and medical skills/knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice.
• Collaborate with team members to provide clinical inpatient and outpatient care
• Help guide child/family through the treatment plan
• Identify and link to services and resources across the continuum of care
• Participate in planning for transitions between care settings
• Participate in achieving the program's strategic objectives

Here's What You'll Need

• Master's of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus.
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class).
• 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics.
• Experience working with transplant patients and/or patients with chronic disease and/or medical complexity and their families is preferred
• 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.
• Mentor, collaborate, and contribute to ongoing projects across departments.
• Tackle challenging, creative work at the forefront of AI and innovation.
• Access professional development and continued learning opportunities through internal or external programs.
• Build partnerships within and beyond the hospital.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

• Permanent part-time
• 0.75 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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