Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Compensation Pay Range

$65.09-$76.14

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) at CHEO is a nurse in an advanced nursing practice position with additional educational preparation from an accredited NP program and who has clinical expertise in a pediatric nursing subspecialty. The NP integrates the skills and knowledge from nursing and medicine within a broad framework of advanced nursing practice. The NP functions both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to manage, in a comprehensive manner, the health needs of a defined population of hemoglobinopathy and benign hematology patients.

Job responsibilities include the following areas: Direct Clinical practice and Consultation (60-80%), Education (5-10%), Leadership/ Change Agent (5-10%), Research (5-10%) and ongoing Professional Development.

Working closely with the Hematology Interdisciplinary Team, the nurse practitioner will participate in the management of patients presenting to the hemoglobinopathy clinics, provide assessment of transition readiness and develop individualized transition plans and support the extensive planning, coordination of specialized pre- bone marrow transplant care.



They will also provide care to the other groups of patients with non-malignant hematological disorders, which include thrombosis, bleeding diatheses, and other benign hematological conditions. There may also be some follow-up care provided to these patients who are admitted to the hospital. The NP will work Monday-Friday, 8-4 with some flexibility for virtual work.

Qualifications

- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Master’s degree in Nursing (Essential)
- Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as RN in the Extended Class
- Three to five years of recent related clinical nursing experience (Essential)
- Current appropriate level of life-support training (e.g., BCLS) (Essential)
- Member of RNAO/NPAO or relevant specialty qualified nursing association (Preferred)
- Experience in Pediatrics (Preferred)
- Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and practice in a self-directed manner (Essential)
- Demonstrated experience in research and education activities (Essential)
- Demonstrated excellent leadership abilities excellent organizational abilities (Essential)
- - ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- creativity, innovation, flexibility and initiative




- sound conflict resolution skills and problem-solving abilities

- Sound crisis management skills (Essential)
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job (Essential)
- Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

- Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, (ONA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more diverse and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Nurses Association Union (ONA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Practitioner – Hematology, Oncology, Medical Day Unit - Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until September 2027)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ottawa