Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse Specialist, Veterans Care Program

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Ontario is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Veterans Care Program. This temporary part-time role entails working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support geriatric patients requiring long-term care. The successful candidate will possess a Master's of Science in Nursing and a Nurse Practitioner certificate, alongside strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for teaching and research engagement.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Extended Class.
• Advanced knowledge in physical assessment for geriatric care.
• Experience in mental health and psychogeriatric assessments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with family physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.
• Provide consultative support and evaluation for geriatric patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Teaching approach

Education

Master's of Science in Nursing

Primary or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate

Job description

Overview

Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Veterans Care Program — 1 position
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Temporary Part Time

Salary Range: $69.46 - $81.71 /hour

Temporary position anticipated to extend until April 9, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work. Posting date: January 27, 2026. Submission deadline: February 02, 2026.

Stacy Kearns, Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Work within a collaborative practice model with four family physicians and a comprehensive interdisciplinary team to support a geriatric population requiring long-term care within four units (100 beds) in the Veterans Care Program.
• Engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to clinical duties where applicable.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Extended Class with no restrictions
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MScN) or Master’s of Nursing (MN)
• Primary or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate
• Member of RNAO, NPAO, Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) with professional liability insurance
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Advanced knowledge and skills with a multi-system focus in physical assessment, consultative support and evaluation specific to the care of geriatric patients
• Superior interpersonal, coaching and communication skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate a facilitative teaching approach with patients/families and staff
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and/or promoting research use
• Experience with supporting change
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
• Demonstrated experience in mental health and psychogeriatric assessments

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient/resident-centered care delivery practices
• Demonstrated experience promoting evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated advanced skills in physical assessment
• CNA Certification in Gerontological Nursing
• CNA Certification in Hospice/Palliative Care Nursing

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date and deadlines are provided for reference and do not alter the essential duties of the role.