Job Description

About SickKids

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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

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Choosing to work for The Hospital for Sick Children means that you've chosen more than a job you've chosen a career where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families every day. Our staff are our greatest strength and SickKids works hard to provide a supportive working environment where Nurse Practitioners can give their best work possible. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team, Nurse Practitioners at SickKids have the opportunity to provide expertise in the areas of: Clinical Practice, Education, Mentorship, and Research Leadership and Organizational & Systems Management


SickKids is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health. Nurse Practitioners play a critical role to our success. 'We are currently looking for a

Nurse Practitioner to join the G-Tube Feeding Program

. NPs 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.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Lead with Expertise

: Apply advanced nursing and medical knowledge to support children with complex health needs who rely on long-term enterostomy tubes (G and GJ tubes).

Empower Families

: Guide families through shared decision-making for tube placement and provide ongoing, holistic support throughout their journey.

Champion Tube Weaning

: Help children transition from tube to oral feeding by designing and implementing personalized weaning plans within a multidisciplinary team.

Deliver Comprehensive Care

: Provide inpatient and outpatient services including tube exchanges, stoma assessments, and education via in-person visits, phone, email, and video.

Promote Health & Prevention

: Focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and collaborative care strategies that improve outcomes and quality of life.

Be a National Leader

: Elevate awareness of enteral feeding's impact on pediatric health and family life ' not just at SickKids, but across the province and beyond.

Foster Collaboration

: Build strong partnerships with families and interprofessional teams to co-create care plans that reflect each child's unique needs.

Mentor & Inspire

: Support the growth of nursing and interprofessional colleagues through mentorship, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Drive Innovation

: Identify and implement evidence-based policies, guidelines and practices that enhance safety, improve care, and shape the future of pediatric enteral feeding.

Educate & Advocate

: Develop and deliver impactful education for healthcare providers, patients, and families ' tailored to their needs and learning styles.

Here's What You'll Need

Master of Nursing (MN) or equivalent, with a clinical focus Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program (within MN or post-master certificate) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario within the RN (Extended Class) 3 -5 years of relevant clinical nursing experience, perioperative, IGT, G-Tube and/or NP experience an asset Proven leadership abilities Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus-building in an interprofessional team environment Ability to collaborate to identify and advance strategic priorities related to DI/IGT services, including G-Tube services Ability to establish consultative relationships with inpatient, ambulatory and community services Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem-solving skills Knowledge of theoretical and conceptual frameworks and their practical application A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

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. Self-care helps us support others. 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*.
For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

Contract 18 months, Full-Time

Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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