Job Description

Ref# 25ONA263

1 ? Full Time ? Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner ? Hospitalist

Reports primarily to the Program Director, Chronic Disease Prevention & Management and Medicine Service and a
matrix reporting relationship to the Chief Nursing Officer/Professional Practice Leader, with accountability to the
Hospitalist Physician preceptor. The Physician preceptor will provide a partnership with the Nurse Practioner (NP), to
provide guidance when outside of their scope of practice, will validate the ability to perform controlled acts, assist in
the development of Medical Directives and provide input into annual performance appraisals. The NP is responsible
and accountable for his/her own practice.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the Hospitalist Program works within the framework of nursing in collaboration
with the healthcare team to provide and enhance care for Adult orphan patient population. NP practice addresses the
five domains of Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Practice, Collaboration, Leadership, Research and Change
Agent. The time dedicated to each of these domains is variable based on the program needs.


Applicants must have the following qualifications:
Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program (ACNP Program preferred). Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class (EC) A minimum of 3?5 years of recent experience in acute care setting

In addition, applicants must have skill and experience in the following elements of nursing practice:
Knowledge and experience in change theory, adult learning principles and health promotion Effective patient and family counseling skills Excellent interpersonal/communication skills Strong organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills High level of initiative and self direction Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills Proficient in computer applications and software such as Group Wise, Microsoft office, Powerpoint and Excel An understanding of health care issues within the community and experience in health services research, and program evaluation


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.


The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred
Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care
philosophy.


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.


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

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

Wednesday, 9 July, 2025

.

Internal

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

External

applicants must apply through our
website.


Posted: July 2, 2025
ONA