Temporary - Nurse Practitioner

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Nursing

• Current registration in the extended class and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Minimum of 2 years recent related experience with primary or acute care; paediatric hematology oncology experience preferred

• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred

• Mandatory Current Professional Liability Protection

• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP (C)

• APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider an asset

• APHON Paediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Instructor an asset

• Certified Paediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) an asset

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in clinical practice, education, program development and research

• Expertise in functioning in an inter-disciplinary health care environment

• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and therapeutic relationships with patients and families

• Expertise in critical thinking, clinical problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution

• Effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills

• Ability to provide project management skills to promote evidence-based strategies and initiatives for Children's Care - Paediatric Haematology Oncology and ability to work in partnership with relevant LHSC staff and physicians?

• Experience in/or understanding research, program development and evaluation

• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relations and communication skills, both oral and written

• Demonstrated excellence as a role model for clinical leadership

• Demonstrated experience with clinical teaching in an academic environment

• Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning principles, change theory and systems theory in a clinical environment

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice

• Self-directed and function independently

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care

• Demonstrated skill in insight, self-awareness and self-management consistent with high emotional intelligence

• Demonstrated ability to express oneself assertively and effectively in a non-judgmental and respectful manner

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in education and research

• Ability to function as an independent practitioner and a collaborative team member

• Eligible for an Adjunct appointment to an academic institution

• Proven ability to act empathically, while establishing and maintaining productive relationships

• Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations and multiple demands

• Computer proficiency with Internet, Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Automated Clinical Systems and Virtual meeting platforms

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety

• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values

• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume

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Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

Immunization Requirements

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Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at , extension #34321 or

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.