Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Room (FT REG)

Hawkesbury and District General Hospital; Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A comprehensive range of employee bene

Defined-benefit pension

Job summary

Hawkesbury and District General Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct, specialized nursing assessments, case management, lifestyle counseling, and education focused on health promotion and disease prevention. The NP will work with an inter-professional team to manage acute illness and promote wellness within their clinical focus.

The role requires autonomy, collaboration with physicians, and leadership in knowledge transfer to practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with Narcotics prescribing capability.
• Certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients.
• Conduct initial assessment of patients.
• Implement care plans and reassess as needed.
• Reassure patients and families; provide clear information.
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Curiosity

Professional ethics

Bilingual: English/French

Education

Master Degree – RN in Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner)

CCN Ontario registration

Job description

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS001075

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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HGH Main Campus
1111 Ghislain St
Hawkesbury, ON K6A3G5, CAN

Description

WHAT IF WE TALKED ABOUT YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK?

As you probably know, your role will involve caring for patients, but to do that, we’re counting on your ability to work as part of a team. Providing quality care in a fast-paced environment can be challenging, but it’s also truly rewarding. We’re also counting on you to use your clinical judgment and critical thinking skills because it’s in your day-to-day work that you’ll be able to make a difference.

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct, specialized, comprehensive nursing assessments, case management, lifestyle counseling, and education emphasizing on health promotion, and disease prevention strategies to positively affect health outcomes. The NP works in an extended nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in order to formulate clinical decisions, appropriately manage acute illness and promote wellness within their area of specialty.

The NP explicitly consults the inter-professional team where care is required outside of the NP scope of practice and/or not covered by a Medical Directive. The incumbent acts as a liaison and consultant to other health care providers and regional partners regarding patient care and health services within the LHIN. They provides leadership in the transfer of knowledge into practice in nursing and related fields appropriate to the clinical focus.

SPECIFICALLY, WE EXPECT YOU TO:

• Provide high-quality care:
• Initial assessment;
• Implementation;
• Reassessment.
• Reassure patients and their families;
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE YOUR ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS VARIOUS QUALITIES SUCH AS:

• Empathy, because you’ll be one of the first points of contact for patients;
• Adaptability and flexibility, because every day brings its own set of challenges;
• A curious mind and a thirst for learning to continue growing professionally;
• Impeccable professional ethics, because all our patients have the right to the utmost confidentiality;
• Excellent communication skills in French and English to serve a diverse community.

IN TERMS OF ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL STAND OUT FROM THE REST IF YOU HAVE:

• Master Degree – Registered Nurse in the Extended Class including Narcotics prescribing capability. (Nurse Practitioner)
• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 3 years related clinical experience as a RN or Nurse Practitioner in a hospital or community setting.
• Experience with pediatric, adult and geriatric population and experience working with inter-professional teams including physicians.
• Strong understanding of utilization management with a focus on transitioning patient to the most appropriate setting from ‘hospital to home’.
• Excellent understanding of emergency department ambulatory services (EDAS).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Strong presentation/public speaking skills
• Possess a working knowledge of both official languages.

If you are a Nurse Practitioner in a province other than Ontario, you can apply to transfer your professional license: www.cno.org

HOURS OF WORK:

Rotations: Day, Evening and weekend - Flexible schedule
current schedule: Day- 8h and 12h shifts
Part-time position available if preferred by the candidate

SALARY:

Salary as per ONA Collective Agreement.

BENEFITS OF JOINING US:

• Attractive bonuses in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• A comprehensive range of employee benefits.
• An employee and family assistance program.
• A defined-benefit pension plan, considered one of the largest and most respected in Canada (HOOPP).

A WORD ABOUT OUR TALENT ACQUISITION PROCESS

We understand that changing jobs is one of the most stressful experiences in life, which is why we’re committed to providing all our candidates with a personalized and seamless experience. We’re not just looking to fill positions. We’re looking for people whose personal qualities and skills align with our culture.

DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER!

Take your career to the next level and join a community that’s just like you.

*To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. | An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.