Nurse Practitioner

The 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.

Monday to Friday; Days and Evenings

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 , Ext 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.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

1. 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 degree
3. Recent (minimum 5 years) clinical experience in cardiac nursing
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community services and resources
5. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
6. Demonstrated ability to promote professional development
7. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills
8. Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care
9. Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem-solving, organization and prioritization 

The 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.