Nurse Practitioner

Unit Summary

The Neurosurgery/Spine Program provides care for patients with spinal disorders throughout the continuum of care – both pre-operatively and post operatively on an Inpatient Spine unit. The spine patient population requires inpatient and outpatient clinical nursing expertise to support their continuum of care needs and monitor outcomes. Program development, research and education are significant requirements of the nursing role to support future development, scientific inquiry and evidence informed practice across this patient population's continuum of care.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (Adult) will provide focused, holistic clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings to patients with spinal conditions, such as neoplasms, Traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, cerebral and spinal hemorrhage and infection. The position involves monitoring patient status and following up on spinal treatments. The NP will play a significant role in program development, research, education and consultation. Additional accountabilities may be negotiated with NP and program leadership as this program develops.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday, days - evenings and weekends as required for clinic demands

This position is temporary until September 2027.

Qualifications

1. Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class with Nurse Practitioner (Adult)
2. Masters Degree in Nursing and/or equivalent graduate Degree
3. Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience supporting a population of acute neuroscience patients
4. Demonstrated experience in research and program development
5. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and competency to work within interprofessional teams
6. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills
7. Demonstrated ability to promote professional development in nursing
8. Eligible for Faculty appointment with McMaster University

Guidelines

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.