6 South is a busy acute surgical and trauma unit with 26 ward beds and 6 step-down beds.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for acute surgery and trauma at the Hamilton General Hospital will provide leadership and promote excellence in patient /family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. The NP would support the clinical activity of the acute surgical physicians and the associated patient care and interventions through the acute surgical and trauma service. This would include holistic nursing clinical care, monitoring techniques and trauma interventions in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with the interprofessional team members and using a patient and family centered model of care, the NP is responsible to: Provide direct patient care, coordination of care, discharge planning and the coordination of related community and other resources for this patient population; tutor and mentor nursing and other health professional students as appropriate and participate in continuing education activities to integrate the role of the NP in the program and academic settings; initiate, participate and / or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interprofessional teams. The NP will work in partnership with surgeons, the trauma service, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. The NP reports to the Director of Neurosciences , Hamilton General Hospital and the Chief of Interprofessional Practice. Additional accountabilities may be negotiated with the NP and program leadership.The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for acute surgery and trauma at the Hamilton General Hospital will provide leadership and promote excellence in patient /family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. The NP would support the clinical activity of the acute surgical physicians and the associated patient care and interventions through the acute surgical and trauma service. This would include holistic nursing clinical care, monitoring techniques and trauma interventions in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with the interprofessional team members and using a patient and family centered model of care, the NP is responsible to: Provide direct patient care, coordination of care, discharge planning and the coordination of related community and other resources for this patient population; tutor and mentor nursing and other health professional students as appropriate and participate in continuing education activities to integrate the role of the NP in the program and academic settings; initiate, participate and / or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interprofessional teams. The NP will work in partnership with surgeons, the trauma service, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. The NP reports to the Director of Neurosciences , Hamilton General Hospital and the Chief of Interprofessional Practice. Additional accountabilities may be negotiated with the NP and program leadership.Monday to Friday , daysMonday to Friday , days1. Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class RN(EC)
2. Completion of a Post-Master's of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner program with a focus in Acute care for Adults
3. Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience supporting a population of acute neuroscience and trauma 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. Experience and ability to lead and facilitate the development and implementation of basic and advanced education programs for patients, families, staff and other professionals
8. Experience in providing leadership in the development and implementation of policies and best practice guidelines
9. Experience in the development and maintenance of medical directives
10. Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, critical thinking, organization and prioritization
11. Demonstrated mastery of effective communication with patients, families, coworkers, both written and verbal
12. Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative role with the members of the interprofessional team
13. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations
14. Demonstrated ability to promote professional development in nursing
15. Eligible for cross appointment with McMaster University School of Nursing at the undergraduate and graduate level1. Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class RN(EC)
2. Completion of a Post-Master's of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner program with a focus in Acute care for Adults
3. Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience supporting a population of acute neuroscience and trauma 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. Experience and ability to lead and facilitate the development and implementation of basic and advanced education programs for patients, families, staff and other professionals
8. Experience in providing leadership in the development and implementation of policies and best practice guidelines
9. Experience in the development and maintenance of medical directives
10. Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, critical thinking, organization and prioritization
11. Demonstrated mastery of effective communication with patients, families, coworkers, both written and verbal
12. Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative role with the members of the interprofessional team
13. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations
14. Demonstrated ability to promote professional development in nursing
15. Eligible for cross appointment with McMaster University School of Nursing at the undergraduate and graduate levelHamilton 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.

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 Operations 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

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
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