Nurse Practitioner

Unit Summary

Hamilton Health Sciences is the Ministry designated Lead Trauma Hospital for Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant as well as Waterloo, Wellington and Halton. As one of the top three trauma centres in the province, the Trauma Program admits over 600 major trauma patients per year and provides integrated clinical, research, educational and prevention services along the entire trauma continuum by a multidisciplinary team.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (Adult) will provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings for individuals experiencing acute and complex traumatic injuries, including polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hemorrhage, and other high‑acuity conditions. The Nurse Practitioner will perform advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management, supporting patients throughout the continuum of trauma care from admission through recovery and follow‑up.

In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will closely monitor patient status, recognize and respond to clinical deterioration, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate and support trauma care plans, facilitate timely follow‑up, and contribute to safe and effective transitions in care, with a focus on optimizing functional outcomes, recovery, and quality of life.

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively within an interprofessional trauma team, contributing to clinical decision‑making, patient and family education, and care coordination across services.

In addition to direct patient care, the Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in trauma program development, quality improvement, research, education, and clinical consultation. Responsibilities will evolve in collaboration with program leadership to support trauma system priorities, including performance improvement, patient flow, and integration across the continuum of trauma care.

Schedule Work Hours

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

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

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.