26ONA167RU - NP-FT-Endo/Surg. Central Intake & Assess

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Endoscopy and Surgical Central Intake to provide autonomous, comprehensive care, triage, and patient advocacy within gastroenterology and general surgery.

You will coordinate referrals, work with surgeons and primary care providers, and contribute to PFCC principles in a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to education, research, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the EC with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Master's Degree required and relevant clinical leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years NP experience in an acute care setting within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care.
• Clinical knowledge and expertise in surgical care.
• Knowledge of research process and applying research to practice.
• Experience in adult education and program development, implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide central coordination including triage and consultation in gastroenterology and general surgery.
• Be the patient advocate and provide care in a supportive, personalized manner.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, general surgeons and primary care providers for referred patients.
• Report to Regional Surgical Services leadership with matrix relationship to Nursing and Health Professions directors.

Skills

Leadership

Inter‑professional teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Initiative

Continuing professional education

Education

Master's Degree

RN EC registration

NPAO or RNAO membership preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

NP-FT-Endo/Surg. Central Intake & Assess

Ref# 26ONA167RU

1 ‑ Full Time ‑ NursePractitioner

Regional Surgical Services

Reposted

This vacancy is reposted. Candidates who have previously appliedfor this position are required to resubmit their application.

Why Join Us?

• ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.
• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive 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 belief 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 patientsand 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 foster a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Endoscopy and Surgical Central Intake is an autonomous, advanced practice nurse who provides comprehensive, collaborative care to a defined patient population.

The NP will provide central coordination including triage and consultation in the clinical practice area of gastroenterogy and general surgery. 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 will work collaboratively with clients, gastroenterologist, general surgeons and primary care providers for patients referred to the Endoscopy and General Surgery Central Intake.

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
• Master's Degree
• 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.

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 commitment to continuing professional education
• Proficient in computer applications and software such as, Microsoft Office, Powerpoint and Excel.

Salary Range: $68.680 to 76.140

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 vaccinations 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. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

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. This position will remain posted until filled.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our website.