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Job Type

Regular Full Time

1

Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Nursing Administration

Employee Group

Non Union

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

37.5 hours per week; must be able to work alternate weekends and holidays required. Flexible for all shifts days and nights.

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Job Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital , the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization, that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 416-586-4800, ext. 7050, or email [email protected] .

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support our NICU at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist utilizes and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for newborn and paediatric clients. This may involve taking a comprehensive obstetric/neonatal and general health history; ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations and laboratory tests; determining a treatment plan in consultation with the physician, the health care team and with the family and evaluating the outcomes of the plan and interventions taken. The successful incumbent will develop, implement and evaluate initiatives that improve patient care quality in the NICU and in the Women's and Infants Health Program, in accordance with the principles of patient and family integrated care, the strategic goals of the program, and the goals of the organization as a whole. This includes a leadership role in quality assurance, infection control, patient safety and patient satisfaction, as well as administrative duties within the Women's and Infants Health Program and the Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the establishment of goals and objectives for the program consistent with the provision of high-quality care.
• Participates in the programmatic development of the clinical area and participates and provides leadership in Nursing practice, program development and evaluation. Aids in the development and maintenance of standards of clinical practice through the creation of an environment conducive to growth and development of staff, excellence in clinical practice and implementation and utilization of research.
• Interprets and fosters the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing and Department of Paediatrics.
• Develops partnerships within MSH and within the community at large, including identification of community resources, multi-cultural services, and adult and paediatric services to enhance continuity of care for clients.
• Performs and participates in research activities and implements and advances changes in evidence-based practice.
• Delivers, coordinates and participates in education and professional development activities/programs involving both staff and clients.
• Performs activities to further develop and strengthen the profession including the supervision of advanced nursing students.
• Acts as a resource and serves as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Completion of a Master's Degree program in nursing and a Nurse Practitioner Certificate or equivalent required
• Current registration (Extended Class) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Proven expertise in the implementation of the Nurse Practitioner role strongly recommended
• NCC Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is preferred
• Membership in RNAO and other organizations relevant to the role
• Paediatric care with NICU staff nursing experience is required
• Demonstrated experience through roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and administration/leadership, is an asset
• Experience precepting and evaluating undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students, as well as clinical fellows is preferred
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to sensitively communicate with patients/families in vulnerable situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization, time management, program planning and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated decision making, problem recognition/solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven commitment to collaborative practice and ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

Open Date

5/6/2024

Posting Deadline

5/17/2024

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date. Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination – currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14-day waiting period following the second dose – in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID-19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess. Sinai Health is a scent sensitive environment, please refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at any Sinai Health site.

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