Nurse Practitioner

The Complex Malignant Hematology (CMH) Service provides integrated care for individuals with malignant hematological disorders. The primary modes of therapy include chemotherapy administration, blood product transfusion, diagnostic bloodwork, medication infusions, therapeutic apheresis, stem cell harvest and both allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplant activity.

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.

Hamilton Health 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 applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. 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 the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the 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

1. Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or a recognized equivalent graduate program
2. Current certificate 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 Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant
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 to 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 application of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tools and processes
13. Active membership in professional nursing association(s) (RNAO, CANO)

37.5 hours/week