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About the role
About The Ottawa Hospital Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
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 while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
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 This position presents an excellent opportunity to join the Clinical Services team at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI).
Join a team that is regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized as a leader in cardiac care. If you are an individual that is seeking a new opportunity to grow and develop your clinical competencies in a fast-paced and acute inpatient clinical environment, then this position may be the right fit for you!
Rotation/Shifts Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts.
- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
What You Will Do Clinical Care responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Establishment of therapeutic relationships with patients and families to facilitate assessment, diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions of patients, using best practices, and to the NP scope of practice;
- Optimization of patient's health conditions prior to admission to hospital;
- Prevention, early identification, and management of complications while hospitalized
- In hospital management/optimization of existing co-morbid illnesses
- Optimization of pain management
- Activities related to prevention and treatment of nosocomial complications (e.g., pressure ulcers, delirium, falls, injury related to restraint-use)
- Promoting and performing safety initiatives (e.g., medication reconciliation)
- Planning for and facilitating timely and safe discharge and transfer of accountability to community caregivers
- Provision of enhanced communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, particularly at transition points in care (admission, transfer, discharge)
- Discharge patients from inpatient care
- Participation and leadership of direct/indirect patient care activities including but not limited to patient/family and/or staff education,
- Removal of pacer wires, removal of chest tubes, wound care, interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, etc.
Basic Requirements
- Master degree in Nursing;
- Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Current certification/licensure as a Nurse Practitioner RN (Extended Class);
- Two (2) years in an acute care;
- Minimum of 3-5 years relevant clinical experience working in acute cardiac care with both extensive cardiology and cardiac surgery patient care environments;
- Licensed to prescribe controlled substances;
- Experience in working independently within an interdisciplinary team;
- Member of RNAO and NPAO;
- Demonstrated organizational, conceptual and leadership skills;
- Demonstrated advanced practice skills and competence in interpersonal relationships, problem solving, collaboration and innovation;
- Effective and concise communication, both orally and in writing;
- Eligible to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse;
- Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing;
- 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.
Interested? Apply today! If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Ottawa Hospital Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
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 while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
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 This position presents an excellent opportunity to join the Clinical Services team at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI).
Join a team that is regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized as a leader in cardiac care. If you are an individual that is seeking a new opportunity to grow and develop your clinical competencies in a fast-paced and acute inpatient clinical environment, then this position may be the right fit for you!
Rotation/Shifts Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts.
- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
What You Will Do Clinical Care responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Establishment of therapeutic relationships with patients and families to facilitate assessment, diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions of patients, using best practices, and to the NP scope of practice;
- Optimization of patient's health conditions prior to admission to hospital;
- Prevention, early identification, and management of complications while hospitalized
- In hospital management/optimization of existing co-morbid illnesses
- Optimization of pain management
- Activities related to prevention and treatment of nosocomial complications (e.g., pressure ulcers, delirium, falls, injury related to restraint-use)
- Promoting and performing safety initiatives (e.g., medication reconciliation)
- Planning for and facilitating timely and safe discharge and transfer of accountability to community caregivers
- Provision of enhanced communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, particularly at transition points in care (admission, transfer, discharge)
- Discharge patients from inpatient care
- Participation and leadership of direct/indirect patient care activities including but not limited to patient/family and/or staff education,
- Removal of pacer wires, removal of chest tubes, wound care, interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, etc.
Basic Requirements
- Master degree in Nursing;
- Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Current certification/licensure as a Nurse Practitioner RN (Extended Class);
- Two (2) years in an acute care;
- Minimum of 3-5 years relevant clinical experience working in acute cardiac care with both extensive cardiology and cardiac surgery patient care environments;
- Licensed to prescribe controlled substances;
- Experience in working independently within an interdisciplinary team;
- Member of RNAO and NPAO;
- Demonstrated organizational, conceptual and leadership skills;
- Demonstrated advanced practice skills and competence in interpersonal relationships, problem solving, collaboration and innovation;
- Effective and concise communication, both orally and in writing;
- Eligible to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse;
- Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing;
- 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.
Interested? Apply today! If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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.