Nurse Practitioner

Completion of a recognized Masters degree program in Nursing

Membership in the Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) organizations relevant to the role

RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization Champion or willingness to obtain

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, ACLS an asset

Three (3) years of Nursing experience in the extended class preferred

Nursing experience in respiratory care and care of patients who require artificial airway or chronic ventilation needs

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

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West Park Healthcare Centre

The NP demonstrates advanced knowledge, skill and judgment in providing care to patients that is consistent with the College of Nurses of Ontario's Practice Standards for Nurse Practitioners and the Canadian Nurses Association Competencies for Nurse Practitioners.  The NP works autonomously and collaboratively with physicians, fellow Nurse Practitioners, and the interprofessional team within the Long Term Ventilation Program to provide clinical care to patients and to develop, implement and evaluate evidence informed practices within the Long Term Ventilation patient population at West Park Healthcare Centre.

Utilizes and demonstrates advanced knowledge and decision making skills to complete comprehensive assessment, diagnose and manage the care of patients

Identifies and orders diagnostics tests/procedures in accordance with the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, approved medical directives, and the Public Hospital Act

Initiates and manages the care of patients by formulating and implementing a care plan to treat disease or disorders, within scope of practices, including prescribing pharmacological, complementary or counselling interventions; documents findings and care provided in consultation with physician partner as appropriate

Plans and implements strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families and groups

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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