Job Description

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

Southlake's Regional Cardiac Program is the 4th largest in Cardiac center in Ontario that provides care for patients requiring Cardiac surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology and Advanced heart failure management. The program provides tertiary and quaternary cardiac services for residents in York Region and Simcoe-Muskoka and is very proud of the clinical advancements provided to the communities served. Success is based on innovative partnerships and amazing people, who represent every aspect of our many services. With a team of more than 3,000 employees, 580 physicians and more than 900 volunteers, Southlake is committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen.



The Interventional Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice provider specializing in the management of patients undergoing interventional cardiac procedures. Working closely with interventional cardiologists and the broader cardiac team, the NP plays a vital role in both procedural and non-procedural settings.

This role provides clinical support during cardiac physiology studies, including assessment and monitoring of patients in both the clinic and procedural environments. The NP also coordinates and triages emergent STEMI cases, responding to calls from partner hospitals to facilitate rapid access to cardiac catheterization and interventional services.

On the inpatient and critical care units, the NP manages post-procedural care for patients recovering from percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Responsibilities include daily rounding, optimization of medical therapy, interpretation of diagnostics, care coordination, patient and family education, and preparation for safe discharge.

The NP ensures continuity of care from pre-procedural assessment through to post-discharge follow-up, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline transitions of care. Additional duties may include contributing to quality improvement initiatives, participating in staff education, and maintaining documentation in compliance with institutional protocols and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

Masters in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Stream, or Masters in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post Masters Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate program from a recognized school of graduate studies Minimum 3 years relevant clinical specialty-related experience as a Nurse Practitioner Recent experience in Geriatrics and Chronic Diseases Management Registered in Good Standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current member of RNAO Clinical specialty organizational membership preferred Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario BCLS required, ACLS preferred Minimum 3 years' experience as advanced practice nurse in specific clinical specialty preferred Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with interprofessional team. Demonstrated ability to use initiative and work autonomously utilizing critical thinking skills, and advanced decision-making, problem recognition and problem solving skills. Experience in clinical nursing, and interprofessional leadership and education. Experience with program development, quality improvement initiatives, and program evaluation. Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, autonomy and the ability to preform under pressure in a fast-paced, highly specialized cardiovascular environment Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health

Closing Statement

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.


At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.


It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

Engages in direct and in-direct advanced clinical practice, education, research and consultation within an identified clinical specialty area to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to patients/caregivers. Actively participates as part of the program and professional leadership team in promoting quality care by implementing evidence based practices, evaluating patient outcomes, development and evaluation of policies, clinical programs and services. Supports ongoing learning through professional development and the coaching and mentoring of students Models both the professional and organizational core competencies and provide expert clinical nursing leadership. Triage and coordinate emergent interventional cases, particularly STEMI alerts from external facilities. Assist in cardiac physiology studies and support invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostics. Perform comprehensive assessments and manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in the inpatient setting. Provide post-procedure care, including monitoring, medication titration, and discharge planning. Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, procedures, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Collaborate with interventional team, critical care staff * Support clinical documentation, data collection, and participation in clinical audits or research initiatives as needed.