Advanced Practice Nurse, Gender Affirming Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
The Gender Affirming Care Program at The Ottawa Hospital aims to improve access to transition related surgeries and streamline care coordination for 2STNBGD (Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Diverse) adults.
The APN - Gender Affirming Care is pivotal to the Gender Affirming Care Program. Operating in a leadership capacity, the APN will provide essential oversight to the Gender Affirming Care Program, facilitating access to care across the continuum - from initial consultation through post-surgical follow-up. The APN - Gender Affirming Care will support clinical practice by guiding evidence-based care, developing program-specific policies and procedures, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. The APN will champion the creation of educational resources and care navigation tools to support both patients and staff, ensuring a patient-centered, affirming, and equitable surgical journey. The APN - Gender Affirming Care works according to the advanced practice nursing framework as outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association and The Ottawa Hospital. The APN-Gender Affirming Care demonstrates competence by integrating clinical practice, consultation, education, leadership, and research into their work.
Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8 hour shifts.
For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
What you will bring
- Registered nurse with master's preparation in nursing preferred or masters degree in a related discipline with an undergraduate degree in nursing;
- Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Member of the RNAO;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience working in surgical care;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience working in interprofessional teams and with diverse patient populations;
- Minimum two (2) years of experience applying an equity, diversity, and inclusion framework to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect to a program and/or in the workplace;
- Ability to provide person-centered, trauma-informed, and equity-focused care, with an interest in applying these skills to gender affirming care;
- High degree of professionalism and composure, demonstrated ability to lead in the face of challenge;
- Ability to think systematically - a well-developed understanding of the interconnections of the healthcare system and its related communities;
- Proficiency in program planning and delivery;
- Proficiency in developing and delivering education to clients and healthcare providers;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong collaborative approach, including with community stakeholders, external care providers and other agencies;
- Knowledge of computers including MS Office suite of software.
You will stand out with:
- One (1) year of leadership experience;
- Two (2) years of specialized experience in Gender Affirming Care;
- Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
What you can expect from us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Please Note
As a part of our organizational commitment to hiring from within communities we serve, this role is designated for people identifying as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, lived experience as a gender diverse person an asset. Applicants must clearly self-identify.
Interested? Apply today!
Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes from the below link through Job ID#108284 . It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in being screened out of the competition. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
All TOH staff are accountable for providing quality and safe care to patients. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact HRSupport@toh.ca.
About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion.
Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges.
L’Hôpital d’Ottawa Inspiré par la recherche. Guidé par la compassion.
L’Hôpital d’Ottawa est l’un des plus importants hôpitaux d’enseignement et de recherche au Canada. Il est doté de plus de 1 100 lits, d’un effectif de quelque 12 000 personnes et d’un budget annuel d’environ 1,2 milliard de dollars.
L’enseignement et la recherche étant au cœur de nos activités, nous possédons les outils qui nous permettent d’innover et d’améliorer les soins aux patients. Affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa, l’Hôpital fournit sur plusieurs campus des soins spécialisés à la population de l’Est de l’Ontario. Cela dit, nos techniques de pointe et les fruits de nos recherches sont adoptés partout dans le monde. Notre vision consiste à améliorer la qualité des soins et nous mobilisons l’appui de toute la collectivité pour mieux y parvenir.
Par la compassion de son personnel et la quête perpétuelle de nouvelles découvertes, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa cherche sans relâche des solutions aux défis les plus complexes en santé.
Advanced Practice Nurse, Gender Affirming Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
The Gender Affirming Care Program at The Ottawa Hospital aims to improve access to transition related surgeries and streamline care coordination for 2STNBGD (Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Diverse) adults.
The APN - Gender Affirming Care is pivotal to the Gender Affirming Care Program. Operating in a leadership capacity, the APN will provide essential oversight to the Gender Affirming Care Program, facilitating access to care across the continuum - from initial consultation through post-surgical follow-up. The APN - Gender Affirming Care will support clinical practice by guiding evidence-based care, developing program-specific policies and procedures, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. The APN will champion the creation of educational resources and care navigation tools to support both patients and staff, ensuring a patient-centered, affirming, and equitable surgical journey. The APN - Gender Affirming Care works according to the advanced practice nursing framework as outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association and The Ottawa Hospital. The APN-Gender Affirming Care demonstrates competence by integrating clinical practice, consultation, education, leadership, and research into their work.
Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8 hour shifts.
For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
What you will bring
- Registered nurse with master's preparation in nursing preferred or masters degree in a related discipline with an undergraduate degree in nursing;
- Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Member of the RNAO;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience working in surgical care;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience working in interprofessional teams and with diverse patient populations;
- Minimum two (2) years of experience applying an equity, diversity, and inclusion framework to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect to a program and/or in the workplace;
- Ability to provide person-centered, trauma-informed, and equity-focused care, with an interest in applying these skills to gender affirming care;
- High degree of professionalism and composure, demonstrated ability to lead in the face of challenge;
- Ability to think systematically - a well-developed understanding of the interconnections of the healthcare system and its related communities;
- Proficiency in program planning and delivery;
- Proficiency in developing and delivering education to clients and healthcare providers;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong collaborative approach, including with community stakeholders, external care providers and other agencies;
- Knowledge of computers including MS Office suite of software.
You will stand out with:
- One (1) year of leadership experience;
- Two (2) years of specialized experience in Gender Affirming Care;
- Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
What you can expect from us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Please Note
As a part of our organizational commitment to hiring from within communities we serve, this role is designated for people identifying as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, lived experience as a gender diverse person an asset. Applicants must clearly self-identify.
Interested? Apply today!
Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes from the below link through Job ID#108284 . It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in being screened out of the competition. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
All TOH staff are accountable for providing quality and safe care to patients. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact HRSupport@toh.ca.
About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion.
Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges.
L’Hôpital d’Ottawa Inspiré par la recherche. Guidé par la compassion.
L’Hôpital d’Ottawa est l’un des plus importants hôpitaux d’enseignement et de recherche au Canada. Il est doté de plus de 1 100 lits, d’un effectif de quelque 12 000 personnes et d’un budget annuel d’environ 1,2 milliard de dollars.
L’enseignement et la recherche étant au cœur de nos activités, nous possédons les outils qui nous permettent d’innover et d’améliorer les soins aux patients. Affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa, l’Hôpital fournit sur plusieurs campus des soins spécialisés à la population de l’Est de l’Ontario. Cela dit, nos techniques de pointe et les fruits de nos recherches sont adoptés partout dans le monde. Notre vision consiste à améliorer la qualité des soins et nous mobilisons l’appui de toute la collectivité pour mieux y parvenir.
Par la compassion de son personnel et la quête perpétuelle de nouvelles découvertes, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa cherche sans relâche des solutions aux défis les plus complexes en santé.