JOB SUMMARYThe RN (EC), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) will join the NICU multidisciplinary team as an expert practitioner in a family-centered program based care environment; the principal responsibilities include:Collaborating with neonatologists in providing for the medical care of sick infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labour and Delivery Unit, and Maternal Newborn Units.Maintaining close communication with the Neonatologist-on-Service and other team members responsible for specific infants, as well as appropriate communication with the family physician, obstetrician, paediatrician and medical consultants.Coordinating the implementation of medical care with other health care team members, including nursing, perinatal follow-up, respiratory therapy, laboratory services and diagnostic imaging, social work, pharmacy, clinical nutrition, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.Maintaining communication with parents of infants in the NICU, so that the families are adequately informed of the infant's condition and treatment plans.Participating as a member of the NICU leadership teamCollaborating with the Program Manager and CPC in identifying and implementing quality improvement initiativesParticipating in policy and procedure developmentCollaborating with the CPC to identify and implement educational and other professional development initiativesParticipating in research activitiesPerforming activities to further develop and strengthen the professionActing as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or directed. Demonstrated organizational, conceptual, and leadership skills.Demonstrated advanced practice skills and competence in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, communication, negotiation,



assertiveness and innovation.Demonstrated ability to perform autonomously.QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful completion of a graduate degree in nursing in the clinical specialty of neonatal nursing or a recognized equivalent graduate program at master level - requiredCurrent registration with the Ontario College of Nursing in the Extended Class - requiredCurrent certification in BCLS and NRP – requiredMinimum 2 years relevant clinical experience - preferredDemonstrated clinical competence and experience in neonatal intensive care nursing and advanced practice skills.SKILLS/ABILITIESAbility to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to WRH standards.Exercise initiative and positive judgment with ability to multi-task.Compliance with confidentiality requirements.Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.Knowledge of applicable legislative, WRH and/or departmental policies.Excellent time management skills - required.Excellent decision-making, problem recognition and problem solving skills required.Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills - requiredDemonstrate expertise as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - requiredProgram planning and evaluation methodology skills - requiredCommitment to collaborative practice - required.Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions- requiredAbility to utilize information technology - requiredAbility to interpret and communicate appropriate policies and procedures to staff.Evidence of being a self -directed advance practice nursePromotes professional education and advances knowledge through research and scholarly activitiesHighly developed critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze problemsWindsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Windsor)
🏢 Windsor Regional Hospital
📍 Windsor