Nurse Practitioner

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Behavioural Health is a registered nurse in the extended class (Nurse Practitioner-Adult) from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) with the advanced education and specialized skills/ knowledge to provide clinical care grounded in evidence based standards for the hospitalized patients in the Behavioural Health, St. Peter’s Hospital. The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously, and in a collaborative practice model with the physicians from the Behavioural Health unit and/or physicians within the St. Peter’s site, and in consultation/collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and with consultants according to their professional, ethical and legal standards outlined by the CNO. The components of the APN role include: Clinical Practice, Education, Research, Consultation, Leadership and Professional Development. Qualifications - External 1. Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class with Nurse Practitioner (Adult) 2. Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or equivalent graduate Degree 3. Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience supporting a population of acute medical /surgical patients; gerontology background preferred 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. Demonstrated ability to promote professional development in nursing 8. Eligible for Faculty appointment with McMaster University

The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical care to hospitalized patients in the Behavioural Health unit using evidence-based standards. The role also involves leadership, research, education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult) and hold a Master’s degree in Nursing. A minimum of five years of recent clinical experience in acute medical or surgical settings is required.

• LeadershipSouhaitée

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• Clinical Practice
• Behavioural Health
• Gerontology
• Acute Medical Care
• Surgical Care
• Research
• Program Development
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Professional Development
• Evidence-based Standards
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Clinical Experience
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Clinical Practices
• Communication
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
• Nursing

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

1 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine