Nurse Practitioner Acute Care

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health facility in Cobourg seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive patient care, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in nursing, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and experience in geriatrics and acute care. This permanent full-time role involves flexible hours, including weekends, and focuses on enhancing patient-centered practices. Join a dedicated team committed to ongoing learning and integrated care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatrics and acute care required.
• Experience as a primary care provider for individuals with chronic illness.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care.
• Provide comprehensive patient care including assessment and diagnosing.
• Promote integrated care across the continuum from hospital to community.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Reference #

00938

Posted

Tues­day, July 8th, 2025 at 12:00am

Scope

Public Applications Accepted

Position

Nurse Practitioner

Department

Acute Care

Term

Permanent Full‑Time

Pay

$66.00 − $79.62 hourly as per the ONA Collective Agreement

Values and Commitment

At North­umberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects North­umberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

Equity and Accessibility Statement

NHH remains respectful of all protected rights in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. We strive to make our hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required. For any hiring‑related accommodation needs and/or requests please email [e-mail]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

Location and About NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post‑acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post‑acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn North­umberland Hills Hospital.

Role Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse in the extended class who holds a master’s degree in nursing with expertise in one or more clinical nursing specialties. In keeping with NHH’s shared purpose and values, the NP is responsible for working together with the interprofessional team toward development, implementation, and evaluation of patient plans of care and uses advanced knowledge, skill, and judgment in providing care and solutions for complex health‑care issues for a specified patient population. This position will provide replacement coverage for the Emergency Department, Acute Care, and Post‑Acute Specialty Services, and will function as MRP when appropriate. The Clinical Services NP will also support initiatives that promote integrated care across the continuum from the hospital to the community. The NP utilizes a holistic approach grounded in evidence with an emphasis on health promotion and illness/injury prevention. The role includes direct comprehensive patient care including advanced assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, ordering, and interpreting lab, radiology, and ultrasound tests as per defined regulations and legislated scope of practice. In addition to direct clinical care, the NP plays a leading role in the development and implementation of applicable clinical guidelines and protocols, promotes the use of research and evidence‑based practice, provides expert support and consultation, and facilitates system change. The NP is committed to lifelong learning and is committed to promoting, leading, and contributing to the learning of others.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Registered Nurse Extended Class; NP Adult preferred, or a combination of NP Primary Health and minimum three years relevant hospital experience
• Experience in geriatrics and acute care required
• Experience as a primary care provider for individuals with chronic illness
• Relevant professional and specialty organization membership(s) (e.g., RNAO/NPAO, CGNA) preferred
• Current BLS certificate required
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Northumberland Hospital core values
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision‑making skills
• Excellent assessment, planning, organizational, problem‑solving, communication, teaching, time management and evaluation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, families, and all members of the interprofessional team
• Accomplished change agent
• Enhanced patient‑centered care practices
• Emergency Department experience preferred
• Applicable specialty certification(s), including Cardiovascular, Medical‑Surgical, Emergency, and Gerontology preferred

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

• Able to work in an active, rapidly changing environment with multiple demands
• Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies, and procedures, to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
• Hours of work to be determined
• Position includes weekends and cross‑coverage in additional clinical programs as needed

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment. Additionally, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up‑to‑date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policy for all staff. Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent‑free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

Benefits

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.