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The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Acute Medicine Program at the Hamilton General Hospital will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class-Adult, and will work within the scope of practice of the RN-EC provided by the College. Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, and using a patient and family centered model of care.  The NP is responsible to: provide direct patient care, including the assessment and treatment of complex medical patients, 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 and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interdisciplinary care teams.  The Nurse Practitioner will work in partnership with General Internal Medicine, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education.

NRT staff are valued members of HHS and respond to needs based on patient acuity, replacement for sick time, vacation, and known vacancies. As a NRT Nurse, you receive exposure to a wide range of patient populations including medical/surgical, pediatrics and women’s health, perioperative, and critical care. All new NRT nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. NRT provides opportunities to grow your skills and expertise and prides itself on growing and mentoring our nurses.

The Juravinski Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 25 bed tertiary care unit supporting multiple clinical programs including the regional programs for central-south Ontario. The ICU provides specialized levels of care to the hematology, oncology, orthopedic, medical and surgical patient populations, utilizing a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family-centered care.  Our ICU nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidiscipline healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses in Critical Care.  

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Pediatric Weight Management Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital will provide leadership and promote excellence in pediatric family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. The NP would support the clinical activity of the Endocrinologists / Pediatricians and the associated patient care and interventions through the Pediatric Weight Management Program. The program is most focused in outpatient care, although occasional inpatient care occurs. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary 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 interdisciplinary care teams. The NP will work in partnership with General Pediatrics, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. The NP reports to the Director, Critical Care and Ambulatory Services, McMaster Children's Hospital, and the Chief of Nursing Practice.

The Clinical Extern is an integral member of the healthcare team, as an unregulated care provider, in the inpatient and outpatient care units at HHS.  As part of the interprofessional healthcare team, the Clinical Extern will support high quality care for patients and families, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience. Clinical externs are involved in delivering care to our patients, which include head to toe assessments and vital signs, promoting patient safety through falls risk assessments and skin assessments, help with activities of daily living, and other nursing interventions that are assigned or delegated to them by the nurse.  Clinical Externs will work under the direct/indirect supervision of an Extern Coordinator. The Clinical Extern position is open to Nursing Students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an approved baccalaureate of nursing program, or in the 2nd/3rd/4th semester of the practical nursing program with the successful completion of one in-person clinical placement.  The Clinical Extern Program is also open to IENs (Internationally Educated Nurses) who have initiated registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), have received a CNO letter of direction and meet one of the following: - are in any year of study in a CNO approved program, such as a BScN-IEN program, PN-IEN program, or - are completing a micro-credential plan with a curriculum to meet the CNO requirements for registration (e.g. Standards of Practice for nursing, Entry-to-Practice Competencies, Evidence of Safe Practice, Evidence of English Language Proficiency) or - have completed their educational requirements (e.g. BScN-IEN/PN-IEN program, or micro-credentialing) and are waiting to write their registration exam  Externs will be hired on a part-time temporary basis until March 31, 2025.

The NP reports to the Director, Child and Youth Acute Health Care at McMaster Children's Hospital, and the Chief of Interprofessional PracticeThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the General Pediatric Department at McMaster Children’s Hospital will provide leadership and promote excellence in pediatric family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary 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 interdisciplinary care teams. The NP reports to the Director, Critical Care and Ambulatory Services, McMaster Children's Hospital, and the Chief of Nursing Practice.

Our 6 South nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidiscipline healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. All Registered Nurses on 6 South practice in both the ward and step down unit setting. In partnership with the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department at HGH, 6 South provides opportunities to grow your skills and expertise and prides itself on a fast, friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses.

5 West Medicine, located at the Hamilton General Hospital, is an active adult general internal medicine unit. An interdisciplinary team provides care to an acutely ill, primarily geriatric patient population, including patients with multi-system chronic illnesses. 5 West utilizes a patient & family-centred, evidence based approach to care and is frequently recognized for its positive impact on patient experience. The 5 West department at HGH takes an innovative approach to our orientation programs. We welcome nurses entering the profession and are committed to ensuing a successful transition from student to nurse. Our 5 West Registered Nurses care for a wide range of patients with complex medical issues. All medicine nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care, and provides nursing care according to the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.  5 West provides opportunities to develop your skills and expertise and prides itself on a fast, friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses.

NRT staff are valued members of HHS and respond to needs based on patient acuity, replacement for sick time, vacation, and known vacancies. As a NRT Nurse, you receive exposure to a wide range of patient populations including medical/surgical, pediatrics and women’s health, perioperative, and critical care. All new NRT nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. NRT provides opportunities to grow your skills and expertise and prides itself on growing and mentoring our nurses.

Our Behavioural Health Program nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of this interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides patient care in accordance with the standards of The College of Nurses of Ontario, nursing standards and policies/procedures at St. Peter's Hospital and current Gerontological Nursing Practice. Reporting to the Clinical Manager or delegate, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the direction of and in collaboration with the RN and/or Case Manager.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Addictions, is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class. Reporting to the Director of Community & Population Health Services (CPHS), the NP will be instrumental in working with Program leadership and stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans, and to advance best practices for operational excellence and sustainability. The NP will: • Work in partnership with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team ensuring comprehensive assessment, management and education of patients; • Provide care to patients experiencing substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions that is recovery oriented, trauma-informed, utilizes principles of harm reduction and addresses social determinants of health;  • Utilize evidence‐based interventions, including withdrawal and other medication management, to meet the needs of a diverse range of patients with substance use disorders; • Act as a resource providing substance use‐related clinical advice to patients and their families, health and other professionals, and community partners; • Coordinates seamless discharge from hospital to community; • Act as an important communication link between patients and other service providers (e.g. primary care and other community partners) to ensure effective communication and the timely sharing of information necessary to promote the health and wellness of patients; • Initiate, participate, and/or lead initiatives including program development, evaluation, and research.