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 (NPs) can perform their best work possible. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary Health Care team, NPs 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. NPs play a critical role to our success.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled NP to provide expert clinical care in the Orthopaedic Surgery Team. The NP will act as one of the primary providers for orthopaedic patients by

providing seamless and planful connections between the Emergency Department (ED), Operating room (OR), ambulatory clinics, and inpatient care areas

across our orthopaedic service (spine, complex hip, fractures

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The NP will work closely with nurses, orthopaedic staff surgeons, residents, fellows, orthopaedic technologists, other advanced practice providers, consulting medical services and allied health personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and family-centered perioperative care.


The NP will enhance team care by assessing and managing patients who visit the emergency department with active orthopaedic injuries, as well as those who are in immediate pre- and post-operative phases to support surgical preparation and recovery. They will play a

critical role in triaging patients for time-sensitive, appropriate pathways of care, focusing on patient safety and quality of care throughout

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They will build strong relationships with patients, families, the complex care service, and fellow NPs.

Success will be reflected in enhancing patient safety and their care experience, optimizing consultation response times, length of stay, optimizing patient flow throughout the orthopaedic services, and fostering strong collaboration with other services.

Here's what you'll get to do

Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with orthopaedic injuries and conditions across inpatient units and ED Act as a consultant for orthopaedic patients in the ED, providing expert clinical decision-making and guidance in collaboration with the surgical team Provide timely and appropriate management to cover care gaps during hours when orthopaedic surgeons are prioritizing surgical cases Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with orthopaedic surgeons and other relevant healthcare providers Collaborate closely with orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and other services to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care Develop, initiate, and oversee individualized plans of care in partnership with multidisciplinary teams Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and recovery processes Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to optimizing patient flow and care standards Mentor and coach nursing and interprofessional colleagues Champion patient safety through Caring Safely initiatives and harm-reduction strategies Apply and promote evidence-based practices and clinical innovations Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge using formal and informal channels. Provide relevant health education to families that is based on their needs, learning styles and stage of development. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of programming to effectively transition youth and their families to adult services. Provide leadership in planning for successful transition of youth/families to adult programs outside of SickKids. Connect families with community resources and assist in obtaining specialized equipment

Work Hours:

While scheduling will be developed to balance patient care demands as well as personal needs of the candidate, primary shifts will be in the afternoons, early evenings, and late evenings (e.g. 1200-2200h on M/W/F and/or 0800-2000h on Sat) to ensure continuous orthopaedic support across the care areas.

Here's what you'll need

Master of Nursing or equivalent, with a clinical focus Near completion or 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) Completion of a Nurse Practitioner certification Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience, experience as an NP an asset Experience with Orthopaedic Surgery patient population is an asset Proven ability in a leadership role Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus-building 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

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, 12-18 months, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week)

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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