Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don’t just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Salary Range

$67.627 to $82.276/hour

Position Information    

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is seeking a high energy, flexible, and dynamic healthcare leader to join its team in an exciting opportunity to serve as Advanced Practice Nurse.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is Canada’s largest and foremost heart health center in dedicated to understanding, treating, and preventing heart disease. As the sole provider of tertiary cardiovascular care in the Champlain Region, we work closely with our regional partners to deliver world-class care to the 1.2 million residents of Eastern Ontario. We are recognized for our outstanding patient satisfaction which consistently ranks amongst the top for academic hospitals.

Temporary position until approximately November 7, 2026. 

What you will bring

• Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent field;
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and RNAO.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent cardiac care clinical experience including cardiac surgery and/or cardiology experience;
• Progressive leadership skills is required;
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in diabetes care, including in-depth understanding of diabetes pathophysiology, comprehensive patient assessment, pharmacologic and non pharmacologic treatment regimens, insulin and non-insulin therapies, and the prevention, identification, and management of acute and chronic complications.
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease management principles, including patient-centered care, self-management education, behavior change strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term monitoring to optimize clinical outcomes and quality of life.
• Proven understanding of inpatient and ambulatory care environments, with the ability to adapt clinical practice to varying acuity levels, workflows, and care coordination needs across hospital, outpatient, and community-based settings;
• Expert level practice skill and advanced practice experience;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills; Demonstrated leadership ability;
• Research, teaching and consulting skills; Knowledge of statistics and ability to analyze fiscal and patient care data;
• Clinical expertise related to patient care and administrative, educational and research matters; Advanced skills and previous experience in the clinical specialty; research, teaching and consultation;
• Ability to be an effective change agent, advanced interpersonal skills;
• Ability to respond to large numbers of simultaneous demands from patients, families, staff, physicians, Material Management, Human Resources, etc.; Responsible and accountable for management of budgets and human and physical resources; Demonstrates ability to adjust to new and unexpected events;
• Able to critically appraise practice related to quality improvement, ethical and clinical issues;
• Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives;
• Contributes to clinical standards which improve quality of care in a fiscally responsible manner; Strives to undertake all activities in an efficient and effective manner;
• Identifies potential for patient or institutional risk and intervenes appropriately;
• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration in a busy working environment;
• Ability to function productively under varying levels of stress;
• Ability to delegate;
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Highly developed communication skills and public speaking ability.

You will stand out with

• Diabetes Educator Certificate;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (superior level) and comprehension (superior level).

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application to JO ID 110779 by visiting the TOH Career Opportunities page. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca.

Deadline to apply: April 28, 2026

Last updated on: April 22nd, 2026