Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Health

• Apply specialized knowledge, skills and responsibilities in providing and advancing quality care for the cardiovascular patient
• See patients in clinic as well as remote follow up pre and post procedure
• Help arrange diagnostic testing pre and post procedure
• Use 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
• Be responsible for managing comorbidities within this population to advance the plan of care
• Support the patient and their journey across the continuum of care which could include both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Direct 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
• Play a significant role in the development of evidence based practice for the cardiovascular patient population
• Collaborate with the research coordinator to support clinical trials within the program

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

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset