Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Paediatric Medicine

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 seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Division of Paediatric Medicine - Inpatient, Intermediate Care Unit and Streamlined Care Unit. This position will involve direct clinical care within our paediatric medicine units, alternatively supporting the Intermediate Care Unit and the Streamlined Care unit within the PaediatrIc Medicine program.

Your role in the Intermediate Care Unit and Streamlined Care Unit will be to partner in the provision of comprehensive acute care for children admitted within the Paediatric Medicine service. The Nurse Practitioner will be fully integrated into the multi-disciplinary team, functioning at full scope of practice, promoting clinical excellence and continuity of care for patients. As a Nurse Practitioner in these areas, you will be required to work some weekends. 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 Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent. Applicants enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program with expected graduation date within 12 months may be considered for this role, starting within an NP-Intern job category.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class).
3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics.
Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus.
Innovative critical thinking skills with excellent communication and problem solving skills.
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. 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
Temporary Full-time 0.80-1.00 FTE
18-month contract
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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