Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Program

Reporting to the Director, Cardiovascular, Chronic Disease and Stroke, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be responsible for the provision of optimal care within the Cardiac program.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients and clients including diagnosis diseases, disorders and conditions for both Heart Failure outpatients and admitted inpatients with various cardiac diagnoses
• Initiates treatment including health management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures
• Provide professional guidance to other healthcare professionals and participates autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary health team
• Initiate referrals to specialist physicians, as appropriate
• Collaborate with clients, health care professionals and cardiologists to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities
• Develop and implement population and evidence-based strategies to improve health, and participate in policy making activities that influence health services and practices
• Participates in peer review and self-review to evaluate the outcome of the services at the client, community and population level
• Responsible for personal professional development, and maintaining competence in the position
• Participates/initiates research where an opportunity arises

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (proof of registration required)
• Membership in professional organizations (NPAO)
• Master’s degree required
• Completion of Coronary Care Nursing courses required
• Minimum two-year, current experience in the NP role caring for cardiac patients at all stages of the cardiac continuum of care

Core competencies:

• Current BCLS required
• ACLS preferred
• Completion of the certificate in “Hospital & Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners” preferred or willing to obtain within 18 months of hire
• Knowledge of computerized data management and statistical analysis
• Abilities to perform the full scope of duties and responsibilities
• Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer clients and patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence-based research
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for population-based prevention and health promotion
• Ability to implement and evaluate planned changes
• Ability to define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health care services
• Ability to supervise others and evaluate care they deliver
• Ability to lead a team and work within a team
• Ability to self-direct, interact and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations
• Ability to transfer knowledge, coach and mentor others
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient care
• Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibilities and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate
• Must demonstrate Osler Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites

Hours:

Currently Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $64.02 per hour
Maximum: $79.74 per hour

Internal Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, February 12, 2026

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