Nurse Practitioner

Saint John Registered Nurse Class D (RNCD) - Nurse Practitioner PCN 822

JOB PURPOSEThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced, autonomous care to patients within the Heart Function Clinic. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the NP provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease management, and patient education for patients within the Cardiac Wellness Clinics. The NP leads the development and delivery of the amyloidosis stream, including diagnostic work-up, amyloid typing, staging, treatment initiation, recommendations, and ongoing monitoring. The NP also coordinates care across cardiology, hematology, pathology, neurology, and primary care to ensure timely, integrated, and patient-centred care. The NP functions as an expert clinician, consultant, educator, and leader, promoting evidence-informed practice and optimizing patient outcomes.QUALIFICATIONSCurrent registration and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB) in good standing.Master's degree in nursing with Nurse Practitioner certification required.Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or equivalent doctoral preparation in advanced practice nursing considered an asset.Current BCLS and ACLS certification or ability to obtain.Minimum five (5) years of dedicated clinical experience within a recognized Heart Function Clinic or amyloidosis specialty program.Demonstrated expertise in amyloid subtype differentiation, staging, treatment monitoring, and heart failure management preferred.Demonstrated multidisciplinary collaboration experience across cardiology, hematology, pathology, neurology, and primary care.Comprehensive knowledge in caring for clients with heart failure and chronic disease across the health continuum and throughout the client's lifespan.Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other members of a team toward common goals.Demonstrated ability to function independently in the role with recognized decision-making and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to critically analyze theory and research literature and apply findings to practice.Good work and attendance record.Physically able to perform assigned duties.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESHealth Assessment and DiagnosisComplete comprehensive health assessments including, but not limited to, physical, psychological, cultural, spiritual, and social needs of the patient/client.Autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage patients with heart failure, including HFpEF and infiltrative cardiomyopathy presentations.Lead the diagnostic evaluation of suspected cardiac and systemic amyloidosis, including laboratory investigations, imaging studies, and specialist referrals.Order, obtain, perform, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance with applicable legislation and standards of NP practice.Differentiate amyloid subtypes through interpretation of diagnostic findings and coordination of advanced testing where appropriate.Establish a diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans in cooperation with the patient/client and interdisciplinary team.Health Management of Acute and Chronic ConditionsDemonstrate knowledge of current best-practice guidelines for the delivery of care.Prescribe, adjust, and renew medications in accordance with applicable Nurse Practitioner legislation and standards of practice.Monitor, evaluate, and modify therapies and treatment plans as appropriate.Initiate timely referral or collaboration with team members and specialty providers as indicated.Monitor disease progression, treatment effectiveness, and adverse effects related to therapy.Support continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.Program Development and Clinical LeadershipEstablish and lead the amyloidosis stream within the Heart Function Program.Develop and maintain clinical tools, monitoring protocols, patient registries, referral pathways, educational resourc