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.

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 Is Our Greatest Strength And SickKids Works Hard To Provide a Supportive Working Environment Where Nurse Practitioners (NPs) 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 pediatric healthcare institutions and is Canada's leading center dedicated to advancing children's health.'Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in our success. 'We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (GHN). This new role is focused on the hepatology patient population and aligns with SickKids 2030 strategic plan. The NP will provide leadership and promote inter-professional excellence and collaboration with the Division of GHN and in child and family-centered care within the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, and research and leadership/change agency in a dynamic clinical environment.''

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Provide comprehensive health care and treatment to support best practices in hepatologic care.
• Provide care for patients with neonatal cholestasis ensuring consistency and continuity of care in support of better outcomes.
• Provide care to liver shunt patients along the continuum of care, including but not limited to diagnostic work ups, procedural education & care coordination and post liver care follow up, including interaction with surgeons
• Support surgical planning, psychosocial concerns, and medical management of hepatology patients.
• Foster inter-professional collaboration in the coordination of plans of care
• Provide leadership in planning for a successful transition of patients to adult services
• Assume a leadership role in advancing the quality of clinical practice and the provision of 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
• Collaborate to create, utilize, and/or disseminate new knowledge using formal and informal channels
• Identify, link with, and collaborate with services and resources in the community as required
• There may be opportunities to participate in multi-disciplinary, national, and international research projects including clinical trials in the future.

Here's What You'll Need

• Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner certificate or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class)
• Clinical nursing experience in pediatrics & hepatology preferred
• Ability to act as a change agent, and foster collaborative teamwork
• Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, problem solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Excellence and proficiency in the utilization of healthcare electronic systems inclusive of EHR, Microsoft platform, etc.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

Here's What You'll Love

• 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.

Employment Type; Temporary full-time 1-year contract. 1.00FTE

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.

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.

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