Nurse Practitioner

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Union: ONA Local 50 Lodges
• Job Description  #: 6486
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at
• by 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2026.
• Duration: (1) Permanent Full-Time
• Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life‑long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Macassa Lodge is responsible for providing or facilitating resident centered, primary health care in collaboration with the resident, family and interdisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner will be an educator, consultant, leader and advocate to the residents, families and interdisciplinary team.

Using advanced clinical skills the NP will provide direct clinical care, education, consultation and treatment in the area of geriatrics to support our residents in the Home who may experience acute episodic and/or chronic health conditions.

Partner with the Medical Director, Attending Physicians, Interdisciplinary Care Team and the Leadership team at the Home to enhance the circle of care for our complex elderly residents and their families.

Work autonomously and collaboratively to provide individual, person‑centred and evidenced based health care to residents within our Home.

Perform complete, in‑depth and comprehensive assessments including functional and mental status assessments in accordance with expectations outlined in the Fixing Long‑Term Care Act or as necessitated by resident condition, family request or team referral.

Report changes in chronic illness to the physician or Medical Director

Episodic care for common primary care conditions, in conjunction with Medical Director, attending physician and the interdisciplinary team.

Assess, advise and treat regarding common conditions experienced by the elderly.

Monitor chronic medical conditions, in conjunction with the Medical Director, to maximize resident function and to maintain compliance with Ministry of Long‑Term Care standards for Long‑Term Care.

Assess for, recommend and/or implement strategies to promote health and optimal level of functioning for residents at the Home.

Assess the need for and provide education to residents, families and staff.

Promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Participate in the Homes’ ongoing Quality Improvement initiatives and programs.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and…