Nurse Practitioner - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

Description

Nurse Practitioner

Job Number:

Job

:Nursing

Primary Location

:Ontario-HamiltonThis position will be located at:Juravinski Hospital

Organization

:Malignant Hema & Onco Day Serv

Status

:RegularPart-timeHours per week:7.5

Number of Openings

:1Union Code:Non Union Employees

Salary

: Hourly

Post Date

:Apr 30, 2024, 12:00:00 AM Close Date (Period for Applying) - External :May 6, 2024, 11:59:00 PM Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner – Adult will work in partnership with the medical specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide advanced nursing care and perform medical acts to support a population of patients with malignant hematological problems, on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The Nurse Practitioner will also play a significant role in the education and counseling of patients and families, and in research activities related to the refinement of
evidence-based practice. The NP provides direct patient care about 80% of the time, and participates in patient population related education, research/quality improvement initiatives and consultation activities the remainder of the time.

Schedule Work Hours

7.5 hours/week - Monday to Friday (days)

Qualifications

1. Completion of a Master's Degree in Nursing or a recognized equivalent graduate program.
2. Current certification of registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in extended class category.
3. Minimum of 5 years recent clinical nursing experience in stem cell and bone marrow transplant activity.
4. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
5. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated ability to function independently.
7. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively constantly changing clinical situations.
8. Demonstrated clinical research expertise.
9. Knowledge and experience in change theory and adult learning principles.
10. Effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills.
11. Effective advanced skills and competencies in interpersonal relations, critical thinking and problem solving, and negotiation and conflict resolution.
12. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to engage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
13. Active membership in professional nursing association(s) (RNAO, CANO)

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

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