Nurse Practitioner

• Current Certificate of Registration in the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Extended Class RN(EC)


• Masters of Nursing Degree or equivalent


• Completion of a Post-Masters of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner program with a focus in Pediatrics


• Minimum of four (4) years recent pediatric surgical nursing experience


• Minimum of three (3) years recent acute/primary clinical experience in pediatrics


• Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child and adolescent


• Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development and ability to access appropriate community or hospital-based resources in setting of developmental delays


• Ability to triage and independently manage Orthopedic patients appropriately in the short-term in a busy clinic setting in the event the surgeon(s) are called away from clinic emergently


• Experience and knowledge to recognize emergent Orthopedic calls and distinguish urgent from semi-urgent and non-urgent Orthopedic matters and conditions


• Ability to counsel and educate parents and children in peri-operative setting around pre/post operative Orthopedic surgical care.


• Knowledge of community resources required for surgical patients


• Able to handle significant daily psychological and emotional stress in dealing with parents of critically or chronically ill children


• Experience in the development and maintenance of medical directives


• Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization and prioritization


• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal


• Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative role with the members of the multidisciplinary team


• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations


• Knowledge and experience in change theory and pediatric learning principles


• Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology


• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other professional organizations relevant to the role an asset


• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS and relevant certificates recommended


• Committed to acquire new knowledge and ensure competency


• Eligible for cross appointment with McMaster University School of Nursing at the undergraduate and graduate level

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the  Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT) clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital is dually accountable to the Director of Child and Youth Acute Care and the Chief of Interprofessional Practice. The NP will function within the five domains of the role identified by the Canadian Nurses Association’s APN Framework. These domains consist of the clinical practice, research, leadership, consultation and collaboration with education.

The NP will provide leadership and promote excellence in pediatric family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. The NP will work in partnership with General Pediatrics, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. The NP supports the clinical activity of the orthopedic surgeons and the associated patient care and interventions through the general orthopedic service. This would include the areas of the pediatric emergency department, inpatients and the outpatient clinics. The NP cares for children who require assessment, pre-assessment prior to surgery and postoperative care and follow-up. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team members, and using a patient and family centered model of care, the NP is responsible to provide direct patient care, coordination of care, discharge planning, and the coordination of related community and other resources for this patient population. The NP will also mentor nursing and other health professional students as appropriate, and participate in continuing education activities to integrate the role of the NP in the program and academic settings. Finally, the NP will initiate, participate, and/or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interdisciplinary care teams. 

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. 
McMaster Children’s Hospital, located in Hamilton’s west-end, is the second largest children’s hospital in Canada. We are home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children’s cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) at MCH includes consultative, operative and follow-up services for infants, children and adolescent patients. The patient population consists of large volume outpatient as well as inpatient surgical and non-surgical care of patients suffering from congenital and acquired disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat. The MCH Otolaryngology team utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach to patient care.
The MCH pediatric otolaryngologists specialize in the care of pediatric patients with diverse congenital, developmental and acquired disorders of the head and neck.  In addition to assessing and treating children with recurrent ear infections, hearing loss and sleep apnea the physicians also manage children with more complex conditions of the airway, sinuses and ear. Benign and malignant neck masses are also treated by our team as well as critical airway support to our neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. The group has extensive collaboration with other surgical disciplines including pediatric neurosurgery and plastic surgery as well as other health care providers including audiologists, speech language pathologists and respiratory therapists.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements\: 

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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