Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ambulatory Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toronto seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Ambulatory IBD Department. This role involves advanced nursing practice, including patient management and leadership within a dynamic interdisciplinary team. Join us to enhance care quality for IBD patients and contribute to impactful research initiatives.

Benefits

Interdisciplinary training opportunities

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in nursing from a CNO accredited institution.
• Current registration as Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class).
• 5-10 years’ recent experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership in IBD care and manage an independent caseload.
• Collaborate in care plans with the medical team and evaluate patient status.
• Facilitate patient transfer to community resources upon discharge.

Skills

Comprehensive assessment capability

Clinical competence in patient care

Interdisciplinary practice skills

Effective communication skills

Organization and time management

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ambulatory Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - (13347)

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Job Type

Regular Full Time

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Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Ambulatory Care

Employee Group

Non Union

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

N/A

Salary Scale

Job Description

Sinai Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist (NP-CNS) to support our Ambulatory IBD Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus. This role reports to theSenior Clinical Program Director for Surgical Services.

The NP-CNS for our IBD Ambulatory program has a specialty-based focus and functions in an expanded nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill, to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage our ambulatory IBD patients. The NP-CNS will be part of the leadership team for IBD, providing nursing leadership in knowledge-based practice, the development of standards, processes and quality initiatives enhancing care for our IBD patients. The NP-CNS will also have the ability to autonomously diagnose order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within their legislated scope of practice.

About this team:

The Sinai Health IBD Centre of Excellence is an interdisciplinary program dedicated to providing the best care to individuals suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The Centre includes both in-patient and ambulatory units with expert care provided by a group of health care professionals including gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, psychiatrists and enterostomal nurse therapists.

The Centre cares for approximately 2000 IBD patients annually with 5000 ambulatory clinic visits and approximately 250 surgeries and 1500 endoscopies for IBD patients. The Centre also has internationally recognized Fellowship Programs in IBD Advanced Care (Gastroenterology) and Colorectal Surgery. There are also training opportunities in Nursing including the unique Rachel Flood Enterostomal Nurse Therapy training program.

The Centre also has very active basic science and interdisciplinary clinical research programs. Areas of research interest include research in IBD genetics, intestinal microbiome and IBD, pharmacogenomics, predictors of disease course and health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing
• Provide leadership in advanced nursing practice through the collaborative management of an independent caseload of patients, families or groups within the IBD patient population
• Initiate and/or coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive plan of care developed in collaboration with the medical team, the patient and family, and other multidisciplinary team members as necessary
• Evaluate and modify the plan in response to changes in the patient’s status
• Develop, implement, and evaluate initiative that improve patient care quality in IBD in accordance with the strategic goals of the organization and patient and family centred care
• Assume a leadership role in quality assurance leading selected quality activities and administrative duties including committee involvement
• Collaborate in the establishment of goals and objectives for the IBD team consistent with the provision of high quality care
• Facilitate the transfer of care to the Primary Health care provider and community resources upon patient discharge
• Deliver, coordinate and participate in education and professional development activities and programs
• Act as an expert resource and serve as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community
• Participate and provide leadership in policy, procedure and program development and evaluation
• Run an independent urgent care clinic with a focus on addressing patients with urgent needs along with inpatients who have transitioned to the ambulatory setting
• Perform other duties related to the position as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a Master's degree in nursing from a CNO accredited academic institution
• Current registration as Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 5-10 years’ recent experience in assessment, management, biologic interventions and management of the continuum of the disease process
• Experienced nurses that are new NP’s will be considered
• Member of RNAO and other professional associations/organizations relevant to the role
• Completion of the CNO-approved education re: Controlled Drugs and Substances
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate

Preferred

• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution

Skills and Knowledge

• Comprehensive assessment capability, including the collection of both historical and psychosocial data, pathophysiology of disease process, recognition of risk factors and physical examination; includes ability to assess health status, diagnosis, development of a treatment plan, implementation of plan, and follow-up and evaluation of the patient status
• Comprehensive knowledge and a high level of clinical competence in caring for this complex patient population
• Proficient use and interpretation of screening techniques and diagnostic techniques, tests and tolls
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in interdisciplinary practice environments and a team approach to health care delivery
• Demonstrated ability to critique and utilize research and ability to practice from an evidenced based perspective
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills with strong decision making, problem recognition, problem solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

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

Open Date

5/27/2025

Posting Deadline

7/7/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail] .