Interprofessional Education Specialist

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 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. SickKids 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 SickKids, 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.

The Interprofessional Education Specialist (IES) is a leadership role dedicated to advancing paediatric practice by shaping and delivering interprofessional education that strengthens clinical expertise, professional growth, and leadership capacity. Grounded in a commitment to lifelong learning, the IES leads the full cycle of education, from assessment and planning to implementation and evaluation, supporting staff and learners as they progress from novice to expert. Working in alignment with the organization's strategic directions, the IES translates vision into practice by developing and leading programs, teaching in both classroom and clinical settings, and advancing initiatives that promote continuous quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration. Through consultation, innovation, scholarship, and strategic projects, the IES fosters a culture of excellence in education and care, ultimately enhancing outcomes for patients and families.

This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Interprofessional Education, and the Associate Chief of Nursing & Interprofessional Education. This role will have matrix accountability to Dr. Hernan Gonorazky.

The Interprofessional Education Specialist (IES) will play a key role in preparing SickKids for the future of care through the safe and effective integration of gene mediated and precision therapies. Working within the Genetic Medicines Program, part of the hospital's Advanced Therapeutics and Precision Child Health strategies, the IES will lead education and readiness initiatives that enable interprofessional teams to deliver individualized, innovative care for children receiving genetic therapies.

Gene therapy is a rapidly advancing field that requires seamless collaboration across clinical, research, and operational disciplines. The IES will connect specialists from all areas of care, including clinical services, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, ethics, and research, to ensure teams are prepared to recognize, manage, and prevent potential complications while promoting excellence, safety, and equity in patient care.

The successful candidate will be supported in developing a strong foundation in genetics and gene therapy, gaining insight into the scientific, clinical, and ethical complexities of this emerging field. Although this is a coordination and leadership role, it also offers significant opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

• Lead and coordinate education, training, and competency development for staff involved in gene therapy initiation, administration, and monitoring.
• Support interdisciplinary teams in developing and implementing best practices and clinical guidelines.
• Facilitate knowledge translation and promote evidence-based, safe, and ethical care.
• Lead quality improvement and change management initiatives related to genetic and cellular therapeutics.
• Champion collaboration and inclusion across programs and disciplines.

Here's What You'll Need:

Essential Requirements

• Professional Registration in good standing with relevant regulatory body.
• Master's Degree or other advanced degree in a relevant healthcare field (e.g., Nursing, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Public Health, etc.).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pediatric healthcare.
• Demonstrated professional leadership and collaboration skills.
• Self-directed and motivated, embrace new challenges, innovative and creative.
• Knowledge related to process improvement, change management, patient safety, program planning/implementation and evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex clinical information in a clear, comprehensive and accessible manner.

Assets

• Experience with gene therapy
• 3 + years' experience as an Interprofessional Education Specialist

Why Join Us?

This position offers the chance to help build the educational and clinical framework that will shape how gene therapies are delivered to children, an essential step toward truly personalized medicine. It is a unique opportunity to join a new and rapidly evolving field, one that is still being defined and explored. The Interprofessional Education Specialist will be part of a pioneering effort to translate innovation into practice, discovering new ways to deliver care, strengthen collaboration, and improve outcomes for children and families. You will work alongside leading experts across multiple specialties and contribute directly to the future of paediatric medicine.

SickKids 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.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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