One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

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Reporting to the Director, Cardiovascular, Chronic Disease and Stroke, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be responsible for the provision of optimal care within the Cardiac program.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients and clients including diagnosis diseases, disorders and conditions for both Heart Failure outpatients and admitted inpatients with various cardiac diagnoses
• Initiates treatment including health management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures
• Provide professional guidance to other healthcare professionals and participates autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary health team
• Initiate referrals to specialist physicians, as appropriate
• Collaborate with clients, health care professionals and cardiologists to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities
• Develop and implement population and evidence-based strategies to improve health, and participate in policy making activities that influence health services and practices
• Participates in peer review and self-review to evaluate the outcome of the services at the client, community and population level
• Responsible for personal professional development, and maintaining competence in the position
• Participates/initiates research where an opportunity arises

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (proof of registration required)
• Membership in professional organizations (NPAO)
• Master’s degree required
• Completion of Coronary Care Nursing courses required
• Minimum two-year, current experience in the NP role caring for cardiac patients at all stages of the cardiac continuum of care

Core competencies:

• Current BCLS required
• ACLS preferred
• Completion of the certificate in “Hospital & Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners” preferred or willing to obtain within 18 months of hire
• Knowledge of computerized data management and statistical analysis
• Abilities to perform the full scope of duties and responsibilities
• Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer clients and patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence-based research
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for population-based prevention and health promotion
• Ability to implement and evaluate planned changes
• Ability to define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health care services
• Ability to supervise others and evaluate care they deliver
• Ability to lead a team and work within a team
• Ability to self-direct, interact and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations
• Ability to transfer knowledge, coach and mentor others
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient care
• Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibilities and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate
• Must demonstrate Osler Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites

Hours: Currently Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $64.02 per hour
Maximum: $79.74 per hour

Internal application deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

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