Job description
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.