Position: Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department
Department: AC Emergency
Position Status:Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:Full time
Union: ONA 003 (Ontario Nurses Association 003)
Location: Peterborough, ON
Language: English
Salary Range:$77.46 - $81.41
per hour
HOURS OF WORK:The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class, who will provide leadership and promote excellence in patient- and family-centered care through expert clinical practice, education and consultation. The NP will address extended wait time to provider assessments and preventable disposition delays by prioritizing ED intake functions. The NP is responsible for providing direct patient care, coordinating care, discharge planning, and coordinating related community and clinical resources. The NP will engage in ongoing continuing education activities to support the integration of the NP role within the program and practice settings. The NP will operate in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide advanced nursing care, assess, and treat patients needing emergent/urgent care. Additional accountabilities may be negotiated with the NP and program leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:- Current Certificate registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in the extended class required
- Completion of CNO-approved Nurse Practitioner program required
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required
- Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - required
- Successful completion of the College of Nurses (CNO) approved controlled substances education required
- Three to five years related clinical experience required
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) membership preferred
- Master's degree in nursing preferred
WHO YOU ARE:- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other team members
- Demonstrated leadership in the advancement of clinical practice and the achievement of program goals
- Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence-based outcomes in practice
- Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and achieve activities within timeliness
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent decision-making, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Experience working with EPIC ASAP preferred
- Experience working in an Emergency Department preferred
- Experience working in triage within an Emergency Department preferred
This position is for a current vacancy.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
