Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Neurodevelopment Program

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

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiac Neurodevelopment Program and Neonatal Neurology Service.

In this role, you will be a member of the Heart Centre serving our Cardiac Neurodevelopment Program and Neonatal Neurology Service! This innovative program ensures comprehensive neurologic and neurodevelopmental care for children with acquired and congenital heart disease.

Our Mission is to:

1) Prevent and manage neonatal brain injury: our team is dedicated to protecting vulnerable brains in critically unwell children with heart disease;

2) Assess and Improve Long-term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes: We focus on evaluating and enhancing the physical, mental, and cognitive health of children with heart disease;

3) Collaborate and Integrate Services: We support the seamless integration of neurodevelopmental care services across SickKids and its partner organizations, benefiting patients and their families.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and advance the field of cardiac neurodevelopmental care, making a significant difference in the lives of children and their families. Together, we have 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.¿

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

Here's what you'll get to do

Be responsible for the provision of comprehensive health care, with a focus on brain health, to cardiac neurology patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting
Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice to manage infants with brain injury and seizures
Collaborate with the broader multidisciplinary team; including rehabilitation services, psychology, nursing
Assume a leadership role in influencing clinical practice and the provision of care
Integrate research into practice
Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge
Identify and link to services and resources in community
Here's what you'll need

Master¿s of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
Completion of a Paediatric Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the RN (Extended Class)
A minimum of three¿years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics
Previous experience in a leadership role an asset
Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus
Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem solving skills
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research 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

1.00FTE
1 year contract
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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