Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Program Job Brampton area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Company description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job description

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

Job qualifications

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…


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