Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Health

Unit Summary

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, electrophysiological procedures and structural heart procedures The Hamilton General is the tertiary cardiac and vascular center supporting the regional cardiac program for South Central Ontario.

The Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (NP) will apply specialized knowledge, skills and responsibilities in providing and advancing quality care for the cardiovascular patient. The individual will see patients in clinic as well as remote follow up pre and post procedure. They will help arrange diagnostic testing pre and post procedure. The Advanced Practice Nurse uses an advanced cardiovascular knowledge base, physical assessment skills, diagnostic interventions and a holistic perspective to participate in the plan of care for the patient, in collaboration with the patient, the family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

This team provides care to a complex patient population. The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for managing comorbities within this population to advance the plan of care. They will support the patient and their journey across the continuum of care which could include both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Advanced Practice Nurse directs the development and implementation of basic and advanced educational programs for patients, families, staff, other health professionals and self, guided by concepts from relevant educational theory.

The Advanced Practice Nurse will play a significant role in the development of evidence based practice for the cardiovascular patient population. They will also collaborate with the research coordinator to support clinical trials within the program. The Advanced Practice Nurse will report to both the Clinical Director – C&V Program and the Chief of Nursing Practice.

days, evenings

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
2. Membership in provincial, federal or international professional associations
3. Adult Nurse Practitioner Masters Degree OR
4. Master Degree in Nursing and NP – Adult Diploma
5. Recent (minimum 5 years) clinical experience in cardiovascular nursing
6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community services and resources
7. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
8. Demonstrated ability to promote professional development
9. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills
10. Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care
11. Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization and prioritization
12. Eligible for faculty appointment(s)

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. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 Human Resources at , 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.