Nurse Practitioner, Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank

Sinai Health System; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank. This part-time role involves clinical oversight, managing donor assessments, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Join a vital program making a significant impact on infant health in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Must have Master's degree and Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
• Two years clinical experience in Paediatric care required.
• Current registration in good standing with the CNO.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance in milk bank operations.
• Assess and approve donor applications and milk batches.
• Support RN Lactation Consultants in donor assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Certificate

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Job Type

Regular Part Time

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Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Nutrition, Milk Bank

Employee Group

Non Union

Location

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

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

Regular Part Time (0.2 FTE) - Hybrid /Hours: 7-8 h/week

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Job Description

Sinai Health is seeking an exceptional leader to undertake the exciting, role of Nurse Practitioner, Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank (RHOHMB), ‘the Milk Bank’.

This advanced practice nursing position works collaboratively with the Senior Medical Director and the Operations Director to ensure clinical and operational excellence aligned with donor and recipient needs. The Nurse Practitioner will play a critical role in supporting a high-performing, person-centered care environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and efficiency.

In this unique role, the Nurse Practitioner will provide expert clinical guidance and oversight in the day-to-day operations of the Milk Bank, with a particular focus on supporting RN Lactation Consultants in the assessment and acceptance of milk donors. All practices must align with internal policies and procedures, as well as the standards set forth by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA).

The Nurse Practitioner will also contribute to strategic decision-making, assist in addressing urgent and sensitive clinical matters, and help drive process improvements that support the ongoing growth and excellence of the Milk Bank program.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner for a newly established, flexible part-time role within our Milk Bank program. This advanced practice nursing role will support the assessment and approval process for women applying to become breast milk donors.

About The Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank
Located at our Mount Sinai Hospital campus, the Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank is the sole human milk bank in Ontario. We collect, process, and distribute pasteurized donor milk to medically fragile hospitalized infants across the province

With about 1,500 low birth weight babies born in Ontario annually, our mission is crucial. Around 70% of preterm babies in the province lack sufficient volume of their parent’s milk, which is essential for vital nutrients and immune protection. Donor milk significantly improves health outcomes for preterm infants, reducing serious complications.

The Milk Bank is regularly involved in research projects. Our team's contributions frequently lead to authorship in presentations and publications.

In this role you will:

• Reviewand approvedonor applications
• Sign-off on milk batches to ensure processing criterion met (e.g., critical temperature limits, microbiology culture results)
• Counseland ensuretimely follow-up with donors having positive laboratory results (e.g. HIV, Hepatitis, including follow up with PCP)
• Provideexpedited approval and or counselling to donors due to time constraints (e.g. donors with travel plans, expiring milk, NICU mom screening with XS milk)
• Provideon-site support in the case of rare events such as recall/equipment failure
• Provideconsultation to external partner organization clinicians (e.g. dietitians and physicians e.g. milk preparation, product / nutrients)
• Attend Milk Bank operations touchpoint with Senior Medical Director and Operations Director as required
• Ensuredepartment compliance with all safety codes, infection control, Public Health and Safety, legal, regulatory and Accreditation requirements
• Support annual milk bank HMBANA accreditation including review and updates to SOP manual and donor deferral manual
• Promotea culture of safety and safe practices in the RHOHMB
• Participatein Toronto Public Health Food Safe Inspections
• Liaise with key stakeholders (e.g. Medical Lead, Pharmacology Advisor) as required
• Establish, promoteand maintaingood public relations through effective communication within and outside Sinai Health
• Foster a collaborative inter-professional practice between the RHOHMB and all other related medical, clinical and support departments
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Successful completion of a Master’s degree in nursing and a Nurse Practitioner Certificate or equivalent from a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)-accredited academic institution
• Current registration (Extended Class) in good standing with the CNO
• Two years clinical experience in Paediatric care with NICU staff nursing experience

Preferred

• Proven expertise in the implementation of the Nurse Practitioner role
• National Certification Corporation (NCC) Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Membership in Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
• Demonstrated experience through roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and administration/leadership

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated 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, 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 a milk bank setting, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

5/28/2025

Posting Deadline

6/11/2025

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] .