External Job Postings

Job Number: 120503
Job: Health Professional/Assistant
Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: McMaster Children's Hospital
Organization: Neonatal Intensive Care
Status: Regular Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5
Number of Openings: 1
Union Code: Ontario Physician Assistant Association
Salary: 49.6400 - 59.3000 Hourly
Post Date: Sep 9, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Close Date (Period for Applying) - External: Dec 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
 
Unit Summary

Hamilton Health Sciences is hiring Physician Assistants who are ready to build or advance their career in neonatal intensive care.

We’re offering up to $25,000 in Financial Incentives for Physician Assistants who are excited to grow into a specialized NICU role at one of Canada’s top Level III NICUs. For more information, please contact careers@hhsc.ca. 

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), located on the McMaster University campus in Hamilton’s beautiful Westdale neighbourhood, has been providing care to children from across the region since 1988. Here, patients ranging in age from infancy to 17 benefit from a family-centred approach that prioritizes the child’s emotional, mental and physical well-being. The hospital is home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children’s cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.

The NICU at MCH is the largest of its kind in Canada, providing tertiary level specialized care to over 1,500 critically ill newborns per year and serving a broad geographic region in southern Ontario.  The NICU supports a diverse and complex range of medical and surgical care needs for both inborn and out-born infants, working very closely with an active in-house obstetrical program that sees over 3,800 births per year and includes the provision of high-risk pregnancy care through the Maternal Fetal Medicine service.  MCH NICU also operates a Neonatal Transport Team, supporting hospitals across southern Ontario and in collaboration with provincial partners.  The large interdisciplinary NICU team provides family-centered care with a strong focus on evidence-based best practices and continuous quality improvement.  The NICU team is actively involved as leaders in a number of productive and impactful research activities and collaborative quality improvement initiatives provincially, nationally and internationally.

Position Summary

The NICU Physician Assistant (PA) is a graduate of a recognized PA Program who has successfully completed the PA Certification Exam (PACE).  The PA works under the direct supervision of an immediately available Neonatal Intensive Care Physician (Neonatologist) within a large interdisciplinary team.  The NICU PA fulfills a critical role in facilitating consistent application of clinical protocols and continuity of care, and will also identify patients with acute clinical issues common to NICU and work within the interdisciplinary team to appropriately manage patient care.  The NICU PA will work to full scope in accordance with privileges granted via an established Medical Directive, requesting consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated, order diagnostic tests as applicable, and prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

1. Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program
2.  Successful completion of the PA Certification Exam (PACE)
3. Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
4. Current BCLS certification
5. Prior experience in a critical care setting is preferred
6. Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions including in emergency situations
7. Demonstrated ability to work alongside Attending Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals comprising the interdisciplinary team
8. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
9. Demonstrated commitment to professional development
10. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills
11. Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care
12. Demonstrated ability to take initiative utilizing strong problem solving, organization and prioritization skills

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 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 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 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Click here to apply online. 

Job Number: 119759
Job: Nursing
Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: McMaster Children's Hospital
Organization: Neonatal Intensive Care
Status: Regular Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5
Number of Openings: 1
Union Code: Non Union Employees
Salary: 58.4200 - 74.9000 Hourly
Post Date: Sep 30, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Close Date (Period for Applying) - External: Dec 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

Hamilton Health Sciences is hiring NPs who are ready to build or advance their career in neonatal intensive care.

We’re offering up to $25,000 in Financial Incentives for Nurse Practitioners who are excited to grow into a specialized NICU role at one of Canada’s top Level III NICUs. For more information, please contact careers@hhsc.ca. 

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), located on the McMaster University campus in Hamilton’s beautiful Westdale neighbourhood, has been providing care to children from across the region since 1988. Here, patients ranging in age from infancy to 17 benefit from a family-centred approach that prioritizes the child’s emotional, mental and physical well-being. The hospital is home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children’s cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.

The NICU at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is the largest of its kind in Canada, providing tertiary-level specialized care to over 1,500 critically ill newborns per year and serving a broad geographic region in southern Ontario.  The NICU supports a diverse and complex range of medical and surgical care needs for both inborn and out-born infants, working very closely with an active in-house obstetrical program that sees over 3,800 births per year and includes the provision of high-risk pregnancy care through the Maternal Fetal Medicine service.  MCH NICU also operates a Neonatal Transport Team, supporting hospitals across southern Ontario and in collaboration with provincial partners.  The large interdisciplinary NICU team provides family-centered care with a strong focus on evidence-based best practices and continuous quality improvement.  The NICU team is actively involved as leaders in a number of productive and impactful research activities and collaborative quality improvement initiatives provincially, nationally and internationally.

Position Summary

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a key clinical leader and critical member of a dynamic provider team in the NICU that includes Neonatologists, Neonatal Fellows and Physician Assistants.  Providers work very closely and collaboratively with a large extended interdisciplinary care team to diagnose and treat all conditions affecting critically ill and convalescing newborns.  In addition to direct clinical care, the NICU NP fulfills other domains of practice embedded in the role including education, research, quality improvement, and leadership – with a range of opportunities to become directly involved in each of these areas.  The NICU NP is eligible for clinical cross-appointment with the Faculty of Nursing at McMaster University.  The NICU NP orientation and training program is tailored to meet individual learning and development needs, taking into account prior experience and preparation.  For Nurse Practitioners who are new to a tertiary level NICU, an internal NP residency training program is available to support individual learning, development, knowledge and skill acquisition; utilizing structured didactic and clinical education experiences to support development over a period of up to 12 months before transitioning to independent practice.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
2. Advanced preparation at the Masters level with specialized training in neonatology or pediatrics
3. Current NRP certification
4. Current BCLS certification
5. Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a Level III NICU preferred
6. Advanced knowledge of preterm and full-term infant pathophysiology
7. Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act
8. Knowledge of trauma-informed care and supporting families prenatally, during the birth process, and in crisis/stressful situations in a critical care setting
9. Strong critical analysis, problem-solving and assessment skills to formulate medical and nursing diagnoses
10. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
11. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with members of a diverse inter-professional healthcare team to provide and promote patient-centered care in a fast-paced, dynamic and clinically complex environment

Guidelines

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 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 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 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Click here to apply online.

Position Title: Director, Strategy and Operations
Department/Unit: Pediatrics
Research Project: Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP)
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number: GP78-25
Employee Group: Grant-Paid (PSAC local 86001)
Position Type: Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable): 1 year
Employment Type: Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0
Salary: $68,105 - $91,237 per annum

About the Organization    

Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) is a national knowledge mobilization network and a Dalhousie University Research Centre whose mission is to improve children’s pain management by mobilizing evidence-based solutions through coordination and collaboration.

Job Summary    

Reporting to SKIP’s Scientific Director and working in close collaboration with SKIP’s Associate Scientific Director and SKIP’s Managing Director, the Director of Strategy and Operations will be based in Halifax, Nova Scotia in SKIP’s Administrative Centre on the Dalhousie campus. The newly created Director of Strategy and Operations position will play a critical leadership role in advancing SKIP’s mission to improve children’s pain management by supporting the organization’s strategic growth and operational excellence. The Director will oversee key strategic initiatives, ensure strong governance and accountability, and strengthen internal capacity during a period of expansion.

Key Responsibilities    

• Drive strategic growth and expansion by supporting SKIP’s national and international engagement and partnerships, leading funding proposals, and engaging with philanthropic and other interest-holders.
• Lead evaluation and impact reporting to demonstrate SKIP’s outcomes, communicate value to interest-holders, and inform ongoing strategy.
• Strengthen organizational capacity by developing and implementing a strategic approach to supporting people and human resources (HR) across SKIP’s network (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, staff support, and development) to ensure HR priorities and practices align with SKIP’s organizational strategic goals and activities, as well as relevant university and hospital policies and processes.
• Advance implementation of the Pediatric Pain Management national health standard by leading special projects that accelerate adoption, integration, and impact in healthcare systems.
• Support governance by overseeing SKIP’s new governance structure, coordinating various SKIP committees, and supporting patient and family partnership processes to ensure effective, transparent, and aligned operations.
• Partner with SKIP’s Managing Director on a variety of strategic, operational, and high-priority initiatives (e.g. fostering collaboration and communication across the network, supporting cultural and operational shifts, using evaluation data to inform decision-making, and working with SKIP’s leadership to develop and manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and implement systems and tools that enhance operational efficiency and optimize network performance).

Note    

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications  

• Graduate degree in a health sciences, business administration, public policy, or related discipline with 5+ years experience in strategic planning, operations, or program management (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience working collaboratively with executive leadership to translate strategy into operational plans.
• Experience leading HR processes, including recruitment, staff development, and network-wide support along with a proven track record in evaluation, impact reporting, or performance measurement.
  Experience managing complex projects and special initiatives, ideally in health systems or standards implementation.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across committees, networks, and patient/family partners.

Assets    

• Experience in a research, healthcare, or non-profit environment.
  Familiarity with Dalhousie University systems and financial procedures, particularly in a grant-paid environment.
• Experience engaging with external interest-holders, including national and/or international partners, funders, policymakers, and philanthropic organizations.
• The ability to communicate effectively in French, both orally and in writing, as SKIP engages with diverse partners and knowledge users across Canada, including Francophone communities

Additional Information    

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration    

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement    

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies    1
Open Date    10/20/2025
Close Date    11/04/2025
Open Until Filled    No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Click here to apply.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital and an internationally recognized leader in childhood disability care, research, and education. They deliver a unique blend of inpatient and outpatient services to over 7,500 children and youth annually, supporting those living with disability, medical complexity, illness, and injury. As an academic health science centre fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview brings together clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and exceptional education to create a world of possibility for children, youth, and families.

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Performance, Digital Health Innovation and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Holland Bloorview’s technology and data strategic priorities. With a strong foundation already in place and a seven-year strategic plan underway, the CIO will guide the hospital through the next phase of innovation – leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance system integration, support precision health, and improve care delivery. This is a highly visible leadership role, with regular engagement at the executive table, the Board of Trustees and their sub-committees, the Medical Advisory Committee, and the Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) offering the opportunity to influence not only internal transformation but also Holland Bloorview’s position as a sector leader in digital health innovation.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished technology and data leader with experience in healthcare or a similarly complex related sector. They bring a track record of translating digital and data strategies into measurable improvements in care, operations, and user experience. With a deep understanding of how digital infrastructure, real-time data, and emerging technologies such as AI and precision health can transform pediatric rehabilitation, the successful candidate will be a key enabler of Holland Bloorview’s Learning Health System and its broader 2030 strategic plan. Collaborative and solutions-oriented, the CIO will balance innovation with risk management – offering strategic guidance on what’s possible while safeguarding patient safety, privacy, and system integrity. They will be adept at aligning digital initiatives with organizational values, particularly Holland Bloorview’s commitments to equity, inclusion, and co-designed care. As a confident and secure leader, the CIO will coach and mentor a high-performing team, foster a culture of learning and innovation, and build leadership and succession capacity within the portfolio. Comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization, they will communicate complex ideas with clarity – whether presenting to the Board or partnering with frontline clinicians, researchers, educators, and family leaders.

To Apply

To explore this opportunity further in confidence, please submit your resume and letter of interest online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30757 

For further information, please contact Sarah Shaikh, Engagement Manager, at sarah.shaikh@odgers.com. We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. 

Job ID: 23028
Deadline to Apply: Until Filled
Target Openings: 1
Min. to Max. Hourly Rate: $64.70 - $77.50 *Compensation commensurate with experience

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 SickKids 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 SickKids have the opportunity to provide expertise in the areas of:

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

SickKids is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health. Nurse Practitioners play a critical role to our success.  Pam Hubley, Chief, Professional Practice & Nursing explains:

"Nurse Practitioners at SickKids are expert scholarly practitioners who advance nursing practice and provide the very best standards of care to children and families.  They work in a collaborative environment with many other providers across all health disciplines. They are leaders and advocates, pushing the boundary of practice with innovative models of care and initiatives that improve the care and the lives of children and families."

We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU) to provide leadership and promote excellence in family-centred nursing care through the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leader/change agent. 

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

• Be responsible for the provision of comprehensive health care to various patient populations in CCCU and coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice
• Assume a leadership role in influencing clinical nursing practice and the provision of care
• Integrate research into practice
• Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge
• Conduct environmental assessments (home, community, school) and help guide child/family through the treatment program
• Identify and link to services and resources in community
• Provide assistance with acquiring specialized equipment for children in the program
• Participate in planning for transition to adult services

Here's What You'll Need:

• Master's of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, preferably within the RN (Extended Class)
• A minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience in pediatrics
• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus
• Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
• Demonstrate commitment actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type

• 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week) - 12 month contract

To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) website:

https://career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=23028&PostingSeq=1

Job ID: 21665
Deadline to Apply: Until Filled
Target Openings: 2
Min. to Max. Hourly Rate: $64.70 - $77.50 *Compensation commensurate with experience

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, youth and families every day. Our staff are our greatest strength, and SickKids works hard to provide a supportive working environment where Nurse Practitioners can give their best work possible. Working in collaboration with the interprofessional health care team, Nurse Practitioners at SickKids have the opportunity to provide expertise in the areas of:

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

SickKids is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health. Nurse Practitioners play a critical role to our success.  We are currently looking for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatology Program. As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, you will provide leadership and promote inter-professional excellence and collaboration in child and family-centred -care within the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leadership/change agency in a dynamic clinical environment. 

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

• Provide comprehensive health care for critically ill newborns within the NICU, coordinating the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice
• Provide leadership in advancing clinical practice and the provision of safe and high quality child and family-centred care
• Foster interprofessional collaboration in the coordination of plans of care
• Assume a leadership role in advancing the quality of clinical practice and the provision of high quality, safe care
• Provide mentorship and coaching to support the development of nursing and Interprofessional colleagues
• Identify, integrate and evaluate research-based innovations for improving patient care
• Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge using formal and informal channels
• Provide relevant health education to families that is based on their needs, learning styles and stage of development
• Provide leadership in planning for successful transition of infants outside of the NICU (within SickKids, as well as to referral hospitals)
• Identify and link to services and resources in community, provide assistance with acquiring specialized medical care for infants in the program and participate/lead in planning for transition of care
• Provide specialty consultation regarding neonatal care for teams within and outside of the hospital

Here's What You'll Need

• Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program with a Neonatal emphasis
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario within the RN (Extended Class)
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in neonatology, experience as an NNP an asset
• Proven ability to provide leadership
• Ability to act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus-building
• Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of theoretical and conceptual frameworks and their practical application
• Demonstrate commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here's What You'll Love 

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer. 
• 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 SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.  
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.  

Employment Type

·        Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week - 1.0 FTE)

·        This position offers full benefits including health and dental coverage, vacation time, sick time, personal days, LTD, life insurance and the opportunity to participate in the SickKids Pension plan.

To apply, please visit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) website:

https://career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CAREER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=21665&PostingSeq=1

Job ID: 23089
Target Openings: 1

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a world-renowned paediatric academic health science centre, and the University of Toronto's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, are seeking a full-time Pathologist to join the Division of Pathology, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor.

We are seeking a physician who will foster excellence in paediatric pathology practice, teaching and research at the hospital. The qualified applicant shall hold a relevant Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, and be eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Ontario. While the clinical workload pertains predominantly to pediatric age patients and therefore formal pediatric pathology training is desirable, qualified candidates may be considered without formal paediatric pathology fellowship training if clinical interest is demonstrated. Duties include the delivery of paediatric pathology services in association with other paediatric pathologists in the Division, as it is practiced in Canada, and participating in common divisional functions such as on-call coverage and clinical rounds. Subspecialty interest/expertise in one or more of GI, renal and lung pathology is desired but not an absolute requirement. Excellent opportunities for both independent and collaborative research exist and will be strongly encouraged and supported. A fully accredited residency program is in place and teaching of residents, fellows and medical students is expected.

The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the uniform minimal level of compensation (UMLC) for laboratory physicians in the province of Ontario. Estimated UMLC for 2025-26 is $404,300 inclusive of benefits.

The Division of Pathology at SickKids has 11 pathologists responsible for providing a comprehensive range of paediatric pathology services, teaching and research. In addition to its active surgical pathology and autopsy services, the Division has specialized facilities and access to state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technologies to conduct advanced diagnostics, including on-site molecular diagnostics, electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry. The Division enjoys close and dynamic interactions with the other Divisions within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (Clinical Biochemistry, Hematopathology, Microbiology and Genome Diagnostics), numerous clinical programs and services, and the SickKids Research Institute in advancing the Hospital's integrated mission of health care, teaching and research for the benefit of children and their families.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. Cynthia Hawkins, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCAHS
Head, Division of Pathology
The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8
cynthia.hawkins@sickkids.ca

The Search Committee will consider applications until the position is filled, and the position will remain open until filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, 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 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. For more information about the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, please visit our home page.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare. For more information about the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, please visit our home page.

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Click here to apply.