Nurse Practitioner, Medical Disorders in Pregnancy

Sinai Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner, Medical Disorders in Pregnancy at Mount Sinai Hospital.

About this team

The Medical Disorders of Pregnancy clinic provides high-risk pregnancy care for patients with pregnancy-related or pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiac, renal, autoimmune, and complex mood disorders. Care is provided by maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians with specialized training in high-risk pregnancies, who collaborate with other medical specialists to support patients from pre-pregnancy planning through birth and the first few weeks postpartum.

In this role you will

• Provide care which includes, but is not restricted to, performing intake medical histories, physical exams; assessment of pregnancy complications and formulating a treatment plan in consultation with MFM specialist; ensuring appropriate referrals are completed and implementation of the medical plan of care; educating patient and family on normal course of pregnancy and the implications of their high risk condition on their pregnancy course

• Support the staff nurses with orders, communicating diagnosis or consultations to ensure they are practicing within their scope of practice
• Support and facilitate the discharge of patients to ensure flow
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the establishment of goals and objectives for the program consistent with the provision of high-quality care
• Participate in the programmatic development of the clinical area and participates and provides leadership in nursing practice, program development and evaluation
• Aid in the development and maintenance of standards of clinical practice through the creation of an environment conducive to growth and development of staff, excellence in clinical practice and implementation and utilization of research
• Interpret and fosters the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics, and Department of Paediatrics
• Develop partnerships within the hospital and the community at large, including identification of community resources and multi-cultural services to enhance continuity of care for clients
• Perform and participate in research activities and implements and advances changes in evidence-based practice
• Deliver, coordinate and participate in education and professional development activities/programs involving both staff and clients
• Perform activities to further develop and strengthen the profession including the supervision of advanced nursing students
• Act as a resource and serves as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a Master’s degree program in nursing and a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate or equivalent from a CNO accredited academic institution
• Current registration as Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate

Preferred

• Fetal heart surveillance certificate
• Experience in obstetrics (antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum) and newborn nursing
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Membership in Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
• 1 year of experience practicing as an NP in a family clinic with primary newborn or pediatric care experience
• Experience precepting and evaluating undergraduate and graduate nursing students
• Previous experience in surgical wounds

Skills and Knowledge

• Practical skills in gynecological exams is an asset
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to sensitively communicate with patients/families in vulnerable situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization, time management, program planning and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated decision making, problem recognition/solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven commitment to collaborative practice and ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your nursing career within Women's and Infants' Health, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy

Union: Non-Union