Nurse Practitioner

Hamilton Health Sciences is on a bold mission to transform how we deliver care. This position supports the Strategy & Transformation portfolio in driving high-impact enterprise-wide initiatives that advance our strategic priorities and fulfill our clinical, research, and academic mandates.

1.  Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner)
2. Completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing
3. Minimum of 5 years recent (within 2 years) clinical experience working with older adults presenting to hospital with multi-morbidity, frailty and social care needs
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the chronic disease management framework
5. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources to support integrated discharge planning with community partners
6. Demonstrated ability to critically appraise the literature, evaluate and implement best practice protocols
7. Demonstrated knowledge in quality improvement and the use of quality improvement methods and tools
8. Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to think strategically, influence decision making, affect culture and behavior
9. Proven effective communication and presentation skills
10. Proven success in implementing innovative, effective, value-added initiatives using change management and project management theory and frameworks
11. Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization and prioritization
12. Demonstrated critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
13. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations
14. Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology

 

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 905-521-2100, 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.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) working in the Transformation Program is an integral clinical and operational leader who advances innovative integrated models of care, optimize patient outcomes, improve care progression, and strengthen the connection between hospital, community, and virtual care services. Working within an interdisciplinary team, the NP delivers comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with complex medical needs while practicing to full legislative scope.
In addition to direct clinical care, the NP provides leadership in care progression by supporting timely clinical decision-making, facilitating discharge planning, reducing avoidable length of stay, and identifying opportunities to optimize patient flow throughout the patient’s hospital journey. The NP works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, allied health, and operational leaders to proactively address barriers to progression, ensuring patients receive the right care in the right setting at the right time.
The role extends beyond the inpatient environment to provide clinical and strategic leadership in developing and advancing innovative models of care that reduce unnecessary hospital utilization and strengthen transitions across the continuum. This includes identifying and implementing admission avoidance strategies, supporting alternatives to hospitalization where clinically appropriate, integrating virtual care into patient management, and enhancing partnerships with community providers and services to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
The NP serves as a clinical leader in advancing evidence-informed practice, quality improvement, and system transformation initiatives that improve patient outcomes, experience, and health system efficiency. Through collaboration across acute care, ambulatory services, home and community care, primary care, and specialty programs, the NP contributes to the design and implementation of integrated models of care that promote continuity, reduce fragmentation, and enhance access for patients with complex medical conditions.