Advanced Practice Nurse - Schulich Heart Program

The Schulich Heart Program seeks a dynamic Advanced Practice Nurse to support and develop the professionalism of health care providers through proven clinical skills, commitment to patient centered care and adult education. We are looking for strong knowledge, clinical expertise and interest in the area of Cardiac Care. This will be an opportunity to work collaboratively with other health care professionals within the Cardiac Program to advance the clinical care of patients.

The APN is an active participant in identifying and addressing learning needs of nursing staff in collaboration with nursing leaders and leads the integration and evaluation of standards of nursing and evidence-based practice through regular formal and informal educational programs. The APN supports staff in professional growth and reflective practice in concert with the College of Nurses Standards of Practice. The APN will mentor students and participate in research that relates directly to nursing standards and the quality of care. The APN is ultimately responsible for improving care in ways that make a difference from the patients/residents perspective.

Working collaboratively with the Patient Care Managers the successful candidate will:

• Develop and promote best clinical practices for assigned areas
• Lead the integration of patient centered care initiatives
• Identify and effectively address a wide range of educational needs to members of the entire Patient Care team.
• Identify and lead opportunities to conduct and integrate multidisciplinary research projects

Qualifications/Skills:

• B.Sc.N required
• Masters degree in Nursing required (completed or in progress)
• 5 years recent related clinical experience
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS) certificate
• Demonstrated teaching and leadership abilities
• Proficient computer skills
• Evidence of consistent ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Skills/experience in adult education, program design, group facilitation, communication, and team work
• Previous teaching experience preferred Knowledge of adult learning/teaching styles
• Competency is also required in research, public speaking, and scholarly writing