Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

On-site gym 24/7

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner for the Emergency Department. You will lead patient- and family-centered care with advanced clinical practice, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires NP with CNO extended class registration, ACLS certification, and a CNO-approved NP program, plus a Baccalaureate in Nursing. A three-to-five-year clinical background is preferred, with RN licensure in Ontario and potential

Qualifications

• Current Ontario NP extended class registration (CNO) required.
• Completion of CNO-approved Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Controlled substances education approved by CNO required.
• Three to five years of related clinical experience required.
• RNAO membership preferred.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and promote excellence in patient- and family-centered care through expert clinical practice and education.
• Address extended wait times to provider assessments and preventable disposition delays by prioritizing ED intake.
• Provide direct patient care, coordinate care, discharge planning, and coordinate related community and clinical resources.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education to support the NP role within the program and practice settings.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide advanced nursing care for emergent/urgent cases.

Skills

ACLS certification

RN licensure (Ontario)

RNAO membership

Education

NOC Extended Class registration (Ontario)

CNO-approved Nurse Practitioner program

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position:

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department

Department:

AC Emergency

Position Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Union:

ONA 003 (Ontario Nurses Association 003)

Location:

Peterborough, ON

Language:

English

Salary Range:

$77.46 - $81.41

per hour

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer

We’re committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:

• A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
• Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
• Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
• On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class, who will provide leadership and promote excellence in patient- andfamily-centered care through expert clinical practice, educationandconsultation.The NP will address extended wait time to provider assessments and preventable disposition delays by prioritizing ED intake functions.The NP is responsibleforprovidingdirect patient care,coordinatingcare, discharge planning, andcoordinatingrelated community andclinicalresources.The NPwill engage in ongoing continuing education activities to support the integration of the NP role within the program and practice settings.The NPwilloperatein partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide advanced nursing care,assess,and treat patients needingemergent/urgentcare.Additional accountabilities may be negotiated with the NP and program leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Current Certificate registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario in the extended class required
• Completion of CNO-approved Nurse Practitioner program required
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required
• Successful completion of the College of Nurses (CNO) approved controlled substances education requiredThree to five years related clinical experience required
• Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) membership preferred
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other team members
• Demonstrated leadership in the advancement of clinical practice and the achievement of program goals
• Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence-based outcomes in practice
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and achieve activities within timeliness
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent decision-making, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with EPIC ASAP preferred
• Experience working in an Emergency Department preferred
• Experience working in triage within an Emergency Department preferred

This position is for a current vacancy.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.