Make a life-changing impact as a Nurse Practitioner, NICU in Mount Sinai Hospital. As one of Canada's largest Level 3 NICUs, we are renowned for our experience with micro-preemies. Experience the unparalleled reward of delivering innovative care to our tiniest and most vulnerable patients. If you're driven to practice at the forefront of neonatal care, collaborate with leading experts, and shape the future of this rewarding field, then Mount Sinai is where you belong.Is this you?You are seeking a role that allows you to fully utilize your skills in a cutting-edge environment. This opportunity offers a unique blend of clinical, educational, and leadership experiences. Here, you will gain experience with some of the most challenging and rewarding neonatal cases, enabling you to learn from a diverse patient population and enhance your confidence and capabilities in various clinical situations. You will have the opportunity to perform advanced assessments, intubations, line insertions, and resuscitations.In this role, you will make impactful decisions while receiving support for professional growth. You will refine your leadership experience by participating in quality assurance and program development initiatives. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team will enhance your teamwork and communication skills. Additionally, your involvement in research and evidence-based practice will deepen your expertise, preparing you for advanced clinical roles, leadership positions, and opportunities in academic or research settings.You have a deep-stated commitment to delivering exceptional care to newborns, particularly those facing complex medical needs. You thrive in a dynamic, high-acuity environment and are drawn to the challenges and rewards of working with a diverse and often fragile patient population. You understand that every tiny hand you hold represents a world of hope and possibility, and you're driven to make a lasting difference in the lives of these vulnerable infants and their families.About Our NICUThe NICU consists of 2 levels of specialized care:



Level III and Level II. The NICU has 62 beds and provides care for infants who require assisted ventilation, intravenous nutrition, intensive cardiorespiratory monitoring and/or close nursing and medical care. Each year our team provides care for approximately 1,100 neonates. Family Integrated Care (FICare) is the philosophy that guides how we provide care for the infants in our NICU. This means parents are viewed as an integral part of the NICU team providing active care for their infant, instead of being in a passive support role.In This Role You WillCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the establishment of goals and objectives for the program consistent with the provision of high-quality careParticipate in the programmatic development of the clinical area and participate and provide leadership in nursing practice and evaluationAid 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 researchInterpret and foster the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing and Department of PaediatricsDevelop partnerships within Mount Sinai Hospital 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 clientsPerform and participate in research activities. Implement and advance changes in evidence-based practiceDeliver,



coordinate and participate in education and professional development activities/programs involving both staff and clientsPerform activities to further develop and strengthen the profession including the supervision of advanced nursing studentsAct as a resource and serves as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional communityJob RequirementsMandatoryCompletion of a Master's Degree program in nursing and a Nurse Practitioner Certificate or equivalent combined education and experienceCurrent registration (Extended Class) in good standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioEligible for cross-appointment to an academic institutionPaediatric care with NICU staff nursing experiencePreferredProven expertise in the implementation of the Nurse Practitioner roleNational Certification Corporation (NCC) Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse PractitionerMembership in Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the roleDemonstrated experience through roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and administration/leadershipExperience precepting and evaluating undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students, as well as clinical fellowsSkills and KnowledgeDemonstrated customer service skills and ability to sensitively communicate with patients/families in vulnerable situationsEffective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skillsExcellent organization, time management, program planning and evaluation skillsDemonstrated decision making, problem recognition/solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skillsProven commitment to collaborative practice and ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team in a quick-paced environmentAbility to utilize information technologyDemonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance historyJob Type: Full TimeHours: 37.5 hours per week; due to the time-sensitive nature of the position, additional hours may be required.Vacancy Type: New/Replacement VacancyUnion: Non-Union #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Nurse Practitioner, Nicu (Toronto)
🏢 Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
📍 Toronto