Job Description

Company Bio

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), will work as an autonomous health professional with advanced clinical skills to provide direct clinical care, education, consultation and treatment in the Health First Diabetes Clinic as well as in collaboration with the wound care team. The NP role will encompass the full scope of advanced nursing practice.



The care delivery model is based on Collaborative Practice which includes both independent and cooperative decision-making, and is based on the preparation and ability of the Nurse Practitioner (NP).




The Health First Department is currently seeking a Permanent Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join its healthcare team. This role involves delivering advanced care to patients with diabetes and providing specialized wound care consultations for both inpatients and outpatients at Ross Memorial Hospital.




Effective Date: July 28, 2025

Department/Unit/Program Description

Health First is a Chronic Disease Prevention & Management program at Ross Memorial Hospital that offers a variety of outpatient services to assist clients and families living with a chronic disease.

Essential Qualifications

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an Extended Class RN (EC) and is a member in good standing Current membership in the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (NPAO) Current BCLS upon hire Minimum three (3) years recent clinical experience in advanced practice nursing Additional wound care education preferred or willingness to completing within one year of date of hire Certified Diabetes Educator or willingness to complete within two years of date of hire Participation in the College of Nurse's Quality Assurance Program Demonstrated performance within the current evidence-based guidelines for managing diabetes and the Canadian Diabetes Standards Strong understanding of the impact of chronic diabetes on the patient and family Advanced knowledge of the nursing process, the consultation process, discharge planning and community resources Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary and Physician Team Demonstrated ability to communicate (highly developed written and verbal communication) and work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and the members of the community Effective interpersonal and customer services skills Recent experience, skill and knowledge in adult teaching theories Demonstrated high level communication, organization and time management skills Epic trained or ability to train and pass testing Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applicants (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Expertise in developing and maintaining excellent relationships with a broad range of individuals and partner organizations Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently Demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standard set by the Ross Memorial Attendance Awareness Policy Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuing education Excellent work performance and attendance record required. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of Ross Memorial Hospital Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Ross Memorial Hospital - Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Nursing or other related research experience

Hours of Work

Currently, must be available for eight (8) hour day shift Monday to Friday. Shifts and hours may vary according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.



Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.