Nurse Practitioner

Lakeridge Health; Ajax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Ajax, Ontario, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a temporary full-time position. The role involves providing advanced surgical care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Qualified candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and have an RN (EC) registration with at least 2 years of experience in surgical nursing. The position offers a competitive wage of $75.780 - $79.660 per hour and an opportunity to contribute to surgical patient care improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of NP experience in surgical nursing.
• Certification in a relevant surgical nursing specialty or commitment to obtain within 18 months.
• Strong knowledge of case management and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment and therapeutic decision-making for surgical patients.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care through regular team meetings.
• Coordinate transitions at intake and discharge with primary care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational leadership

Knowledge of surgical patient care pathways

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Current RN (EC) registration

Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care

Orthopaedic NP certificate

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 Month Contract)
Department: 3E IP Surgery, LHAP
Program: Surgical Program
Days: 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $75.780 - $79.660 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500002878

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Surgery Program, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will serve as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class RN (EC). The NP is a key member of the Acute Care Surgical Service, providing leadership and specialized comprehensive surgical care. Working with the inter‑professional team and physician partners, the NP formulates clinical decisions and develops patient care plans for surgical indications, aiming to reduce length of stay, improve patient flow, and enhance patient experience. The NP participates in continuous quality assurance and improvement activities to optimize surgical patient care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and resource for acute surgical nursing practice.
• Provide advanced assessment and therapeutic decision‑making for patients indicated for surgery.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care through regular team meetings and act as a liaison among clinicians, patients, and family.
• Coordinate seamless transitions at intake and discharge with primary care and community partners.
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current RN (EC) registration; Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care.
• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Orthopaedic NP certificate required; membership in RNAO and the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario.
• Certification in a relevant surgical nursing specialty (e.g., Medical‑Surgical, PeriAnesthesia, Orthopaedics, Perioperative) or commitment to obtain within 18 months.
• Minimum of 2 years of NP experience in surgical nursing.
• Strong knowledge of surgical patient care pathways, case management, and patient education.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and organizational leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Meditech and Microsoft Office (asset).
• Commitment to Lakeridge Health core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.

All Lakeridge Health job postings are equal‑opportunity positions. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodation will be provided during recruitment and hiring in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).