Nurse Practitioner, Mother Baby Program
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Sinai Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse/APRN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Sinai Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner(NP) to support our Mother Baby Program (MBP). The NP utilizes and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for newborn and obstetric patients. This may involve taking a comprehensive obstetric/neonatal and general healthy history; ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations and laboratory tests; determining a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and the health care team as needed, and evaluating the outcomes of the plan and interventions taken.
The NP develops, implements, and evaluates initiatives that improve patient care quality in accordance with the principles of family-centred care, the strategic goals of the program, and the goals of the organization as a whole. This includes quality assurance, infection control, patient safety and patient satisfaction.
In this role you will:
Provide care to newborns which includes, but is not restricted to, physical examinations, communicating diagnoses or consultations, providing referrals, ordering and follow up of diagnostic tests, provision of medical orders and prescriptionsSupport the staff nurses with orders, communicating diagnosis or consultations to ensure they are practicing within their scope of practiceSupport and facilitate the discharge of patients to ensure flow from Labour and DeliveryCollaborate 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 participates and provides leadership in nursing practice, program development 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 fosters the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics, and Department of PaediatricsDevelop partnerships within MSH and within the community at large, including identification of community resources and multi-cultural services to enhance continuity of care for clientsPerform and participate in research activities and implements and advances 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 communityPerform other duties related to the position as requiredJob Requirements
Job Requirements:
Mandatory
Graduate of a CNO-approved Nurse Practitioner (NP) program Equivalent combined education and experience will be consideredPrimary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) Certificate or equivalentCurrently registered (Extended Class) and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institutionCanadian Nurses Association Perinatal Nursing certificateCPR certificatePreferred
1 year of experience in a family clinic practicing as an NP with primary newborn care experienceNeonatal Resuscitation certificateMembership in Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the roleExperience in postpartum and newborn nursingDemonstrated experience through roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and administration/leadership1 year of experience in a family clinic practicing as an NP with primary newborn or pediatric care experienceSkills and Knowledge
Demonstrated experience through roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and administration/leadership, an assetExperience precepting and evaluating undergraduate and graduate nursing students, as well as medical residents and midwivesDemonstrated 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 fast-paced environmentAbility to utilize information technologyDemonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
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