Nurse Practitioner

Unit SummaryThe Cardiac and Vascular Program services the needs of inpatients and outpatients with cardiac disorders (valvular, electrophysiological, adult congenital and coronary artery) as well as patients with vascular disease. The program provides advanced cardiac care services including such procedures as cardiac catheterization, cardiac angioplasty, cardiac surgery, and electrophysiological procedures.Position SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner will apply specialized knowledge, skills, and responsibilities in providing and advancing quality care for the cardiology population. The Nurse Practitioner uses an advanced cardiovascular knowledge base, physical assessment skills, diagnostic interventions, and a holistic perspective to participate in the plan of care for the cardiology patient, in collaboration with the patient, the family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner directs the development and implementation of basic and advanced education programs for patients, families, staff and other health professionals and self, guided by concepts from relevant educational theory. The Nurse Practitioner will play a significant role in development of evidence-based practice for the cardiac population. The Nurse Practitioner will report to both the Clinical Director of the Cardiac & Vascular Program and the Chief of Nursing Practice.Schedule Work HoursMonday to Friday; Days and EveningsQualifications1. Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class with Nurse Practitioner (Adult)2. Master's degree in nursing and/or equivalent graduate degree3. Recent (minimum 5 years) clinical experience in cardiac nursing4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community services and resources5. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills6. Demonstrated ability to promote professional development7. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills8. Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care9. Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem-solving, organization and prioritization Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.