NP-TPT(.5) Regional Surgical Services

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1 ‑ Temporary Part Time (.5) – Nurse Practitioner

Regional Surgical Services

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event you are successful.

Why Join Us?

· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.

· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.

· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Surgical Transitions Remote Patient Monitoring Program is an autonomous,

advanced practice nurse who provides comprehensive, collaborative care to a defined patient population The NP will support and navigate the patient's surgical journey. The NP will be the patient advocate and provide care in a highly supportive and personal manner, and serve as a liaison to ensure that patients and families receive resources and services as needed.

The NP reports primarily to the Manager of the Regional Surgical Services Program in collaboration with the Director of Regional Surgical Services, Director of Surgical and Ambulatory Care services, with a matrix reporting relationship to the Director, Nursing and Health Professions, The role of the NP integrates the six core competencies of

Advanced Practice Nursing as outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association: direct comprehensive care, health system optimization, education, research, leadership, and consultation and collaboration. The percentage of time dedicated to each of these domains is variable, based on the program needs and will evolve with the program.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Membership in NPAO or RNAO preferred
• Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience in an acute care setting during past 5 year period.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of the Patient and Family Centred Care model.
• Clinical knowledge and expertise in surgical care.
• Knowledge of the research process and ability to apply research to clinical practice.
• Previous adult education and program development, implementation and evaluation experience.
• Knowledge of local and regional issues related to acute and chronic pain and rehabilitation.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and work collaboratively within an inter‑professional team.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective facilitation skills: individual and group.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• High level of initiative and self‑direction.
• Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively.
• Demonstrated commi