Project Coordinator

The NICU is a fast paced, complex and highly acute environment. The NICU Project Coordinator is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, working collaboratively in the Level III NICU and Level IIc nursery.  Reporting to the Director of Women's & Newborn Health, this role will focus on collaborative planning, implementation and evaluation of critical quality improvement initiatives working closely with the NICU clinical and leadership teams, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience.

1. Post-secondary degree in a health-related field with demonstrated experience and knowledge in Quality Improvement and project work
2. Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment within a hospital or other healthcare related setting
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
4. Project management skills including proficiency with relevant software programs
5. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and take action
6. Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
7. Highly self-motivated with excellent listening, interpersonal, written, oral, presentation & communication skills
8. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure

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 , Ext 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 b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Monday to Friday, days, occasional weekends may be required. 

This position is temporary until December 2026

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at McMaster Children's Hospital is comprised of a Level III NICU, a Level IIc nursery and a neonatal transport team, providing medical and surgical care to neonatal patients and their families. Our NICU serves a broad geographic area within southern Ontario. The interdisciplinary team provides family-centered care with a strong focus on evidence-based best practice and continuous quality improvement. McMaster NICU is also actively involved in a number of collaborative quality improvement initiatives provincially, nationally and internationally.