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SickKids Nurse Practitioner - Haematology Clinic (Sickle Cell Disease Program) in Toronto, Ontario
Nurse Practitioner - Haematology Clinic (Sickle Cell Disease Program)
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Job ID
21869
Location
Toronto, Ontario
FTE
1.00
Hours of Work
37.50
Dept/Program Name
Hematology Clinic
Contract Length
23 months
Date Posted
2024-12-31
Deadline to Apply
2025-02-18
Target Openings
1
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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
We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Haematology team, to fill a contract position, in the Division of Haematology/Oncology. Nurse Practitioners 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. This NP role will focus care delivery with the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Thalassemia patient population. SickKids is a Haemoglobinopathy Centre, providing advanced and specialized care to patients diagnosed with SCD & Thalassemia, and their families. Nurse Practitioners play an integral role in delivering comprehensive, collaborative, and integrated support for patients with Haemoglobinopathies, across chronic and acute episodes of care.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
Perform patient assessments and coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia in the out-patient clinic setting and follow-up with patients at home
Develop broad clinical skills and experience in Haematology to lend support to this growing and expanding clinical service
Drawing on specialized clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge, you'll provide specialized care to a defined population treated by within the Haemoglobinopathy Program
Collaborate with the Haematology/Oncology Day hospital nursing team and Transfusion Medicine team to provide comprehensive care to transfusion- dependent patients
Develop care plans with patients/families and the interprofessional team, including curative treatment plans with the Bone Marrow Transplant team
Monitor patients responses to their care plans
Assume a leadership role in influencing clinical nursing practice and the provision of care
Integrate research into practice, contribute to advancing the quality of clinical practice
Identify social determinants of health and link families to services and resources in community
Partner with children/families to navigate their chronic illness and advocate for their needs
Provide relevant health education to children and families that is based on their needs, learning styles and stages of development
Play a role in the implementation of the Ontario Health Quality Standards for Sickle Cell Disease
Here's What You'll Need
Essential Requirements
Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing (NP Field) Diploma in Pediatrics Primary Health Care
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario within the RN (Extended Class), in good standing
5 years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics
Previous experience in a leadership role
Excellent communication and relational skills
Innovative critical thinking with excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and part of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and experience advancing EDI objectives
Assets
Experience working with Haematology patient population is an asset
Experience in Haematology/Oncology/Paediatrics is an asset
Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus-building
Commitment to life-long learning to grow NP practice
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
Here's What You'll Love:
This position is eligible for employee modified 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 (https://2025.sickkids.ca/staffwellbeing/) . Self-care helps us support others.
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/) .
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 (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/)
Employment Type
0.8-1.0 FTE: 30- to 37.5-hour work week (negotiable)
23-month temporary contract (January 2025-November 2026)
Our Commitment to Diversity
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.
How to Apply
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