Job Description

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As part of the Cardio-Respiratory Department, the Heart Function Clinic (HFC) is a Nurse Practitioner/Cardiologist-led clinic providing guideline-directed, technology-enabled, and coordinated care for patients with heart failure.


As the Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the HFC, you are a skilled heart failure clinician responsible for delivering care in alignment with the Vitally You Strategy and RVH's Strategic Goals. The HFC NP models clinical excellence, adheres to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) practice standards, and follows RVH policies and procedures.


In this advanced practice role, you will demonstrate autonomy and expertise in managing acute and chronic illness, promoting wellness, and making complex clinical decisions. The clinic provides specialized management of patients requiring outpatient intravenous diuretics, advanced heart failure therapies, amyloidosis care, and palliative care support. The principal responsibilities include utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients involving collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient; determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems; performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities; participating in policy and procedure development; performing research activities; delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strength the profession; acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with job classification, as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing (or recognized equivalent) Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Registered Nurse in the Extended Class [RN(EC)] certification Additional specialization or certifications in cardiology, adult and/or gerontological care, palliative care or chronic disease management Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in an acute care setting. Experience as a cardiology or heart failure NP or Clinical Nurse Specialist preferred. Experience with nursing research, program planning, and evaluation preferred. Demonstrated expertise in heart failure and/or chronic disease management. Ability to travel and provide care at both the RVH Main Site and the Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre.

You will be a great fit if you have:

Professionalism, courtesy, and ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines. Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to multi-task effectively. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Client-service orientation and respect for diversity of opinions and backgrounds. Excellent time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities. Commitment to collaborative practice and patient-centered care. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Proficiency in information technology, specifically Meditech (EMR), Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams. * Ability to interpret and communicate policies and procedures clearly.