Posting Period
Open: July 8, 2026
Deadline: December 31, 2027
Non-Union
Department Name
Neuro Observational Unit
Area of Assignment: Clinical Neurological Sciences (CNS) - Inpatient/Neurosurgery
The Division of Clinical Neurological Sciences (CNS) is seeking a Regular Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team. The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advanced practice nurse prepared at the graduate and post-graduate level, who demonstrates a high level of autonomy working to scope, both independently and within a collaborative practice model. Using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics, the NP demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge base in Clinical Neurological Sciences and exhibits a high degree of clinical competence in caring for Neurosurgery populations.
The NP in the Neurosurgery Program will report to the Director of Clinical Neurological Sciences & South-Western Ontario Stroke Network (S.W.O.S.N.) and will work collaboratively with members of the Neurology team. The NP will interact daily with the interdisciplinary team to manage, direct and provide comprehensive care for a select patient population. The NP works with key stakeholders to provide advanced care that optimizes patient outcomes and enhances safety, effectiveness and accessibility. The NP in this program will engage in scholarly activities and advance knowledge by providing clinical leadership, identify opportunities for improving patient care, advancing best practices, promoting professional education and engaging in research.
With a focus on service excellence and patient safety, principal responsibilities include:
- The NP will deliver care as an autonomous healthcare provider and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary team on the Neurosurgery service.
- The NP will work to full scope providing assessment, diagnosis, monitoring of patients on the service.
- The NP will independently order investigations and medications to provide full scope of care for patients on the service.
- The NP will provide support for the entire patient's journey from admission to discharge, including seeing patients in the Emergency Room, perioperative areas, Critical Care and Outpatient clinics.
- The NP will collaborate with external organizations to support local and regional partners, such as the Neurosurgery Education Outreach Network and Neurosurgery Provincial Working Group.
- The NP will support the educational needs of front-line staff through engagement with the Clinical Educators.
- Academic Leadership: The NP will use the protected time to improve practice standards for the service.
- The NP will attend relevant conferences and professional meetings. The NP will be prepared to present on relevant topics, particularly the learnings from protected time.
- The NP will share knowledge with the broader team as appropriate.
- The NP will support patient and family meetings and provide education as needed.
All duties and responsibilities of the NP conform to professional standards and hospital guidelines
What we offer:
- Regular Full-Time
- Rate of Pay: $59.89-$82.35 per hour
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
- Pension Plan: HOOPP
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
- Scheduled Protected Time for Clinical Education and Research Initiatives
- NP Leadership Development Program
Qualifications