Nurse Practitioner - Schulich Heart Centre: TAVI Program - Temporary Full-Time - 2026-18416

Summary of Duties:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice role designed to contribute to the
quality of patient care through practice, research and education. The NP promotes
wellness and health promotion and provides exemplary quality care through the
application of advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge and skills. The NP practices in
a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision and Values of Sunnybrook and in compliance
with the professional standards of nursing practice as defined by the hospital and College
of Nurses of Ontario.

The role will be engaged in coordinating the clinical management of patients with aortic
stenosis who 1) require assessment of eligibility for a structural heart procedure such as
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Interventions (TAVI) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
(SAVR) 2) require post procedural care and follow-up upon completion of a procedure. In
addition, the role will provide clinical care to structural heart patients in both inpatient and
outpatient settings.

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with patients, family members and other health
care providers in the provision of safe high-quality patient centred care.
As an advanced practice nurse, the NP will also collaborate with the Patient Care Manager,
Clinical Educator and Advanced Practice Nurse to enhance nursing practice through the
development, implementation and evaluation of best practices.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence;
• Master’s degree with Nurse Practitioner Certification;
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in cardiac surgery or cardiology preferred;
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in geriatric and chronic conditions;
• Current B.C.L.S.;
• Membership in R.N.A.O.;
• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
• Program planning and evaluation skills;
• Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to be innovative and creative;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expertise in conflict management