Nurse Practitioner MRP - TCU

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) invites applications for Nurse Practitioner – MRP in the Transitional Care Unit. You will be the primary clinical provider, delivering autonomous care and leading transitions with a focus on patient flow, safety, and continuity.

This role emphasizes leadership, education, research, and quality improvement while collaborating with physicians and the interprofessional team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN in the Extended Class (Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, or Primary Health Care).
• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Previous MRPNP experience preferred.
• Membership with CNA, RNAO, NPAO.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CNO QA requirements.
• CNA specialty certification in area of practice is an asset.
• Strong clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice.
• Leadership, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; mentorship and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous, comprehensive care including assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and discharge planning.
• Hold full accountability as Most Responsible Provider across transitions.
• Lead patient flow planning and collaborate with interprofessional team to prevent delays.
• Serve as primary contact for patients and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate transfer of care when NP scope is exceeded; ensure safe handoffs.
• Act as clinical leader, mentor, and educator to staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Mentorship

Documentation

Project management

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Ontario)

Tools

Clinical information systems

Data analysis

Presentation tools

Job description

Career Opportunities: Nurse Practitioner MRP - TCU (103127)

Patient Transitions & Clinical Resources Alternate Health Facility – Transitional Care Unit

Status: Two (2) Full-Time Positions | Days Union: ONA Pay Band: $71.43 – $81.25 per hour

Make an Impact Where Transitions Matter Most

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is seeking two experienced Nurse Practitioners to step into a pivotal Most Responsible Provider (MRP) role within our Patient Transitions & Clinical Resources portfolio, supporting care within the Alternate Health Facility – Transitional Care Unit.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an autonomous, systems‑focused NP who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about patient flow, safe transitions, and continuity of care. As the NP‑MRP, you will hold full clinical accountability for patients across their episode of care—leading assessment, diagnosis, treatment, discharge planning, and follow‑up within your legislated scope of practice.

About the Role

As a Nurse Practitioner – MRP, you will function as the primary clinical provider, coordinating and managing care to ensure timely, high‑quality transitions while optimizing patient outcomes and system efficiency.

Working within an advanced nursing practice framework, you will collaborate closely with physicians and interprofessional partners, consulting or transferring care when needs extend beyond NP scope. Beyond direct clinical care, this role offers meaningful opportunities to influence practice through leadership, education, research, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with KHSC’s strategic priorities.

You will also serve as a clinical leader and mentor, supporting staff, students, and teams while championing innovation, professional excellence, and patient‑ and family‑centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Deliver comprehensive, autonomous care including advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, procedures, and discharge planning.
• Hold full accountability as the Most Responsible Provider, ensuring safe, timely, and effective care across transitions.
• Lead patient flow planning and proactively prevent delays by collaborating with the interprofessional team and leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and care teams to ensure continuity and coordinated follow‑up.
• Arrange transfer of care to physicians when patient needs exceed NP scope of practice.

Leadership & Professional Practice

• Act as a clinical leader and expert resource, promoting excellence in nursing practice.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, standards, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Participate on clinical and organizational committees and system‑level initiatives.
• Identify clinical risks and support mitigation through collaboration and evidence‑informed decision‑making.
• Advocate for patients, families, and populations in care delivery, health systems, and policy contexts.
• Support learning and professional development of nurses and interprofessional team members.

Research & Quality Improvement

• Integrate research and best‑practice evidence into clinical decision‑making and program innovation.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and advance nursing practice.
• Evaluate care processes and identify gaps and opportunities for system improvement and future research.

Education

• Serve as a clinical educator, mentor, and preceptor to advanced practice learners and staff.
• Support academic partnerships and contribute to NP student education and preceptorship.
• Design and deliver education using adult learning principles.
• Provide consultation and education to community and system partners to support collaborative practice.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, or Primary Health Care).
• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Previous experience as an MRP Nurse Practitioner (preferred).
• Membership with a professional organization (CNA, RNAO, NPAO).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CNO Quality Assurance requirements.
• CNA specialty certification in area of practice (asset).
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical decision‑making, critical thinking, and evidence‑based practice.
• Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Experience in mentorship, change leadership, conflict resolution, and quality improvement.
• Proficiency with clinical information systems, data analysis, and presentation tools.
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search required.

Our Commitment

At KHSC, every employee plays a role in advancing our strategic priorities. In this position, you will actively support and promote patient‑and family‑centred engagement and care, contributing to an environment grounded in compassion, equity, collaboration, and excellence.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSCis committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.