Advanced Practice Nurse (RFT 1.0 FTE)

About the Position

The APN provides advanced clinical care and leadership, mentors staff, and drives research and quality initiatives. They integrate evidence-based practice and digital tools to improve care and influence system-level change within interprofessional teams.

Duties

• Models ethical practice, advances nursing vision; evaluates programs; leads committees; shares expertise broadly
• Practices self-awareness, continuous learning, and aligns growth with organizational priorities
• Fosters a positive environment, communicates inclusively, and supports high-performing teams.
• Implements evidence-based strategies, sets goals, and ensures accountability.
• Engages patients, families, staff, and partners; promotes evidence sharing across teams.
• Drives system improvements through critical thinking, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.
• Plans and evaluates education for staff, patients, and families; disseminates knowledge; mentors nurses in advanced practice.
• Applies research-based innovations; appraises evidence; leads research; and acts as a knowledge broker.
• Provides expert consultation; collaborates on quality and risk management, and builds partnerships to improve care.
• Demonstrates research and evaluation expertise; applies evidence effectively.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• 5+ years of experience in nursing, mental health, and addictions.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Advanced clinical expertise in mental health and addictions (e.g., CPR, Crisis Intervention Training).
• Demonstrated leadership, program development and education skills.
• Experienced/knowledgeable in research and evaluation principles.
• Proficiency in Office 365, data analysis tools (SPSS, NVIVO), and EHR systems (Meditech, EPIC).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Research, teaching and consulting skills
• Excellent communication skills – oral & written
• Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team
• Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives
• Critical thinking and problem-solving

Language Requirements

• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is preferred.