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16 Feb 2024
Full-Time Nurse Practitioner – Division of Haematology/Oncology (Solid Tumour Section)
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Haematology/Oncology to 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 support the Solid Tumour patient population, with an opportunity to be involved in new and innovative therapies. You will be a member of a high-functioning and collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
Here’s What You’ll Get To Do
- Opportunity to be involved in the care of highly complex patients including those on early phase clinical trials, requiring attention to detail and an ability to cope with potentially challenging situations in terms of limited patient prognosis
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
- Work within an ambulatory care setting including Sears Cancer Clinic and the Day Hospital environment (8D)
- Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice
- Assume a leadership role in influencing clinical nursing practice and the provision of care
- Provides comprehensive health care to specific patient populations cared for by the Solid Tumour team in the Division of Haematology/Oncology
- Is a member of the health care team, and serves as the key contact person for patient and families
- Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care for select patient populations
- Integrate research into practice
- Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge
- Conduct environmental assessments and help guide child/family through the treatment program
- Identify and link to services and resources in community
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
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 3 – 5 years of clinical nursing experience in pediatrics
- Assets
- Experience in Haematology/Oncology, chemotherapy administration and palliative care is an asset
- Previous experience in a leadership role
- Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus
- Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable to work within different team environments and clinical settings
- Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
- Requirement for GCP training and training on individual study protocols
Here’s What You’ll Love:
Benefits
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including but not limited to, health, dental, insurance. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
Impact
- 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
- 37.5-hour work week
- 1.0 FTE Permanent Position
How to Apply
To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children's (SickKids) website: https://career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=20299&PostingSeq=194 total views, 0 today