Job Description

Ref# 25ONA394

2 ? Casual? Nurse Practitioner

Bariatric Surgical Clinic

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) reports to the Manager - Regional Bariatric Care Centre, and Medical Outpatient
Clinics,and in collaboration with the Medical Director of the Regional Bariatric Care Centre. The NP is responsible
and accountable for his/her own practice and works within the framework of nursing in collaboration with the
healthcare team to provide and enhance care for patients living with Obesity. The NP's practice addresses the five
domains of Advance Practice Nursing: Clinical Practice, Collaboration, Leadership, Research and Change Agent.
The time dedicated to each of these domains is variable and based on the program needs, although primary focus is
on Clinical Practice and will include advanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning. Care is provided within the
scope of practice of a RN (EC) therefore allowing the NP to communicate a diagnosis, prescribe medications and
diagnostic tests as outlined in the CNO practice standards for outpatients only.


The Regional Bariatric Care Centre is comprised of an interprofessional team involving many different types of
healthcare professionals, each with a unique and essential role in the treatment of this complex patient population.
The successful applicant will have proven ability to work collaboratively as a member of the team. The incumbent will
be willing and able to utilize his or her full scope of practice and at the same time support other members of the team
to do so as well.


Applicants must have the following qualifications:
Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Nurse Practitioner certification in Primary Health Care or Adult streams. Membership in RNAO or NPAO is required. Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience in an acute care setting during past 5 year period. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification. Experience in managing patients with Chronic Diseases

In addition, applicants must have skill and experience in the following elements of nursing practice:
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Able to work independently and a part of an interdisciplinary team . Strong coaching and mentoring skills Strong organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills Regular and sustained attendance. Able to work independently and a part of an interdisciplinary team . Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Patient and Family Centred Care. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification. Computer skills using Word, Excel and Power Point, Groupwise.

Salary Range: $65.210 to 70.750


The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID?19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at
work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for
this position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self?identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR?esa?12) Level 2 ? French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.


Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on

Monday, 27 October, 2025

.

Internal

applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet.

External

applicants must apply through our
website.


Posted: October 20, 2025
ONA