Asthma Nurse Practitioner- Respiratory Medicine Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 22858 Location Toronto, Ontario Min. to Max. Hourly Rate $64.70 - $77.50 *Compensation commensurate with experience Dept/Program Name Respiratory Medicine Clinic Target Openings 1 Work Type Hybrid Hours of Work 30.00 FTE 0.80 Contract Length 2 years Level of Police Check Vulnerable Sector Check Date Posted 2025-07-25 Deadline to Apply 2025-07-30 Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job **About SickKids** 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. **Position Description** 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 The Nurse Practitioner for the Asthma Care Program will promote excellence in family-centred nursing care through the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to stay up-to-date on the most recent, evidence-based asthma practices and will be a change agent within the asthma care team. **Here's What You'll Get To Do:** + Integrate nursing and medical skills and knowledge as well as clinical research into practice while caring for patients in the severe asthma and CAE/NP clinics. + Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff within the Asthma Care Program to ensure the provision of comprehensive care for our patients. + Complete necessary follow up for severe asthma patients which includes responding to calls and emails from patients and their families as well as arranging assessments for patients in exacerbation on an ad hoc basis. + Maintain good working relationships with asthma community partners and participate in and contribute to collaborative and networking events such as the Asthma Community Partner Workshop. + Arrange external follow up for patients transitioning to the community for their asthma care. + Participation in the Asthma Care Program's research initiatives, including active involvement in performing research assessments, reviewing and reporting on research pulmonary function tests, and corresponding with patients and their families regarding research participation. **Here's What You'll Need** + Master of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus + Completion of Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent + Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario within the RN (Extended Class) + Knowledge of CTS Respiratory Guidelines for Asthma + 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics + Ability to act as a change agent and foster teamwork and consensus, demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relationships + Innovative critical thinking skills with excellent communication, public speaking and problem-solving skills + Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application is also necessary. + Experience in clinical research would be an asset. + Previous experience in a leadership role would be an asset + A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion **Here's What You'll Love** + This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including health and dental. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer. + A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others. + 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.** **Employment Type:** Full Time- 0.8 FTE- 2 year contract **Our Commitment to Diversity** 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. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/) **Accessibility & Accommodation** If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team (ask.hr@sickkids.ca) . 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. **How To Apply** Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. 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