Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, assess and manage health conditions within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, interpret diagnostic results, coordinate referrals, and provide evidence-based counseling. Lead and participate in patient care, education, safety, and quality improvement activities, including preventive care initiatives.

Job details

About The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve. Position Information Temporary position until approximately January 29, 2028 Rotation/Shifts Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts. For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change. What You Will Do Clinical Care responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Establishment of therapeutic relationships with patients and families to facilitate assessment, diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions of patients, using best practices, and to the NP scope of practice; Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic tests and laboratory results Assess patients' needs and initiate appropriate referrals to specialists, allied health professionals, and community resources; Monitor the status of referrals and follow up on specialist recommendations to ensure continuity of care; Deliver evidence-based counseling on nutrition, physical activity, weight management, smoking cessation, sleep, and stress management; Optimization of patient's health conditions; Prevention, early identification, and management of health conditions and diseases Promoting and performing safety initiatives Participation and leadership of direct/indirect patient care activities including but not limited to patient/family and/or staff education, Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support the development of preventive care programs Basic Requirements Master degree in Nursing; Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario; Current certification/licensure as a Nurse Practitioner RN (Extended Class); Two (2) years in an acute care; Minimum of 3-5 years relevant clinical experience working in acute cardiac care with extensive cardiology patient care environments; Licensed to prescribe controlled substances; Experience in working independently within an interdisciplinary team; Member of RNAO and NPAO; Demonstrated organizational, conceptual and leadership skills; Demonstrated advanced practice skills and competence in interpersonal relationships, problem solving, collaboration and innovation; Effective and concise communication, both orally and in writing; Eligible to work in Canada. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working as a Nurse Practitioner; Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing; Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced). The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients. Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels. What You Can Expect From Us The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives. Interested? Apply today! If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca

What you’ll do

Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, assess and manage health conditions within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, interpret diagnostic results, coordinate referrals, and provide evidence-based counseling. Lead and participate in patient care, education, safety, and quality improvement activities, including preventive care initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, current Ontario Nurse Practitioner registration and licensure, authority to prescribe controlled substances, and at least two years of acute care experience, including 3–5 years of relevant acute cardiac care experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and demonstrate advanced practice, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills; cardiovascular nursing certification and advanced English and French proficiency are preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Insurance Protection
• Product and Service Discounts
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Diagnosis and Treatment
• Cardiac Care
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Test Interpretation
• Laboratory Result Interpretation
• Patient Counseling
• Health Promotion
• Disease Prevention and Management
• Referral Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient and Staff Education
• Quality Improvement
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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