Nurse Practitioner - Haematology/Oncology Aftercare

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Job ID

21779

Location

Toronto, Ontario

FTE

1.00

Hours of Work

37.50

Dept/Program Name

Oncology Clinic

Contract Length

15 months

Date Posted

2024-12-05

Deadline to Apply

2025-03-04

Target Openings

1

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About SickKids

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

Nurse Practitioner - Haematology/Oncology Aftercare

Are you passionate about providing advanced nursing care to children, teenagers, and their families? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your advanced nursing practice expertise within an innovative, multi-disciplinary model of care to assist patients and families who have survived childhood cancer? Are you interested in not just the medical consequences of surviving cancer, but the psychological and social consequences as well? If so, we have an opportunity for you.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

In 2001, the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) launched the provincial pediatric oncology AfterCare Program in collaboration with pediatric and adult cancer centres across Ontario. The AfterCare Program ensures systematic follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer from childhood through to adulthood. AfterCare clinics promote health and health education and monitor survivors at regular intervals for late effects of their cancer treatment. An important focus of this role is the assistance of patients and families as they transition to adult services.

• 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.

• Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice, with focus on post cancer treatment late effect risks (bone health, neurocognitive changes, heart health, endocrinopathies) and common primary health care challenges.

• Assume a leadership role in influencing clinical nursing practice and the provision of care, collaborating closely with clinic team to provide post-treatment summaries/education and facilitation of multi-disciplinary Transition Clinics

• Provide comprehensive health care to children and teenagers who have survived childhood cancer via NP-led and collaborative care clinics.

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care for select patient populations.

• Integrate research into practice, lead Quality Improvement projects focusing on improving access to survivorship education and supporting transition of care from pediatric to adult centres/providers.

• Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge.

• Identify and link to services and resources in community.

• Collaborate with experts in Fertility Preservation care and engage in care pathway development.

• Participate in Provincial and Canada-wide collaboration with experts in survivorship care.

Here's What You'll Need

Essential

• 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 in the RN (Extended Class), in good standing

• 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience in paediatric oncology

• Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work with diversity, navigate complex situations and advocate for children and families.

• Ability to act as a change agent, problem solver, critical thinker, team, and consensus builder.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows and experience with Outlook

• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Assets

• Clinical knowledge and skills to manage complex nursing practice issues.

• Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus.

• Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application

• Experience with data collection and gathering/presenting metrics.

• Evidence of innovation and visionary leadership to advance nursing practice and patient safety.

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. 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 (https://2025.sickkids.ca/staffwellbeing/) . Self-care helps us support others.

• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/) .

• 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 (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/) .

Employment Type

• 1.0 FTE, 15-month contract

Posting will remain open until filled.

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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