Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until October 17, 2025)
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) at CHEO is a nurse in an advanced nursing practice position with additional educational preparation from an accredited NP program and who has clinical expertise in a pediatric nursing subspecialty. The NP integrates the skills and knowledge from nursing and medicine within a broad framework of advanced nursing practice. The NP functions both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to manage, in a comprehensive manner the health needs of a defined population of patients/caseload with cancer.
Job responsibilities include the following areas: Direct Clinical practice and Consultation (60-80%), Education (5-10%), Leadership/ Change Agent (5-10%), Research (5-10%) and ongoing Professional Development.
Working closely with the Oncology Interdisciplinary Team (oncologist, NPs, case management, nursing, pharmacy and psychosocial), the nurse practitioner will participate in the management of patients presenting to the Oncology Clinic with different types of cancers. The nurse practitioner will perform comprehensive health assessments, ensure patients meet necessary criteria to receive chemotherapy, management of side effects both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, and be involved in teaching. The NP will be in oncology clinic every morning, with specialty clinics Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. The remainder of the time will be spent on education, research, clinic follow-up and ongoing professional development. The NP will work M-F, 8-4.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Masters degree in Nursing (Essential)
- Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as RN in the Extended Class (Essential)
- Three to five years of recent related clinical nursing experience (Essential)
- Current appropriate level of life-support training (e.g., BCLS) (Essential)
- Member of RNAO/NPAO or relevant specialty professional nursing association (Preferred)
- Experience in Pediatrics Oncology (Preferred)
- Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and practice in a self-directed manner (Essential)
- Demonstrated experience in research and education activities (Essential)
- Demonstrated excellent leadership abilities excellent organizational abilities (Essential)
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- creativity, innovation, flexibility and initiative
- sound conflict resolution skills and problem-solving abilities
- Sound crisis management skills (Essential)
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job (Essential)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
* Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, (ONA).
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
