Nurse Practitioner - Asthma Care Program; Respiratory Medicine Clinic

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick Kids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Choosing To Work For The Hospital For Sick Children Means That You’ve Chosen More Than a Job, You’ve Chosen a Career Where You Can Have a Meaningful Impact On The Lives Of Children And Families Every Day. Our Staff Are Our Greatest Strength And Sick Kids Works Hard To Provide a Supportive Working Environment Where Nurse Practitioners Can Give Their Best Work Possible.

Working In Collaboration With The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team, Nurse Practitioners At Sick Kids Have The Opportunity To Provide Expertise In The Areas Of

• Clinical Practice
• Education, Mentorship, and Research
• Leadership and Organizational & Systems Management

The Nurse Practitioner for the Asthma Care Program will promote excellence in family‑centred nursing care through the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to stay up-to-date on the most recent, evidence-based asthma practices and will be a change agent within the asthma care team.

• Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge as well as clinical research into practice while caring for patients in the severe asthma and CAE/NP clinics.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff within the Asthma Care Program to ensure the provision of comprehensive care for our patients.
• Complete necessary follow up for severe asthma patients which includes responding to calls and emails from patients and their families as well as arranging assessments for patients in exacerbation on an ad hoc basis.
• Maintain good working relationships with asthma community partners and participate in and contribute to collaborative and networking events such as the Asthma Community Partner Workshop.
• Arrange external follow up for patients transitioning to the community for their asthma care.
• Participation in the Asthma Care Program’s research initiatives, including active involvement in performing research assessments, reviewing and reporting on research pulmonary function tests, and corresponding with patients and their families regarding research participation.

• Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
• Completion of Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario within the RN (Extended Class)
• Knowledge of CTS Respiratory Guidelines for Asthma
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics
• Ability to act as a change agent and foster teamwork and consensus, demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relationships
• Innovative critical thinking skills with excellent communication, public speaking and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application is also necessary.
• Experience in clinical research would be an asset.
• Previous experience in a leadership role would be an asset
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including health and dental. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well‑being Strategy. Self‑care helps us support others.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well‑being Strategy. Self‑care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at Sick Kids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type: Full Time- 0.8 FTE- 15 month contract

Sick Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.