Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until March 2025)

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CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,000 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Every year, CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut, and Northern Ontario.

Across Canada and the world CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. CHEO is also recognized for excelling in our work delivering world-class care to children, youth and their families. Over the years, CHEO has been selected time and again as an organization that leads and innovates in the ways we support our staff and our community. These tributes are a testament to the passion and dedication of our exceptional staff, medical staff, learners and volunteers .

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 hemoglobinopathy and benign hematology patients.

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 Hematology Interdisciplinary Team, the nurse practitioner will participate in the management of patients presenting to the hemoglobinopathy clinics, provide assessment of transition readiness and develop individualized transition plans and support the extensive planning, coordination of specialized pre- bone marrow transplant care. They will also provide care to the other groups of patients with non-malignant hematological disorders, which include thrombosis, bleeding diatheses, and other benign hematological conditions. There may also be some follow-up care provided to these patients who are admitted to the hospital. The NP will work Monday-Friday, 8-4 with some flexibility for virtual work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Master’s degree in Nursing (Essential)
• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as RN in the Extended Class
• 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 (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 (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 TalentAcquisition@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.