Nurse Practitioner ONA

at  North Bay Regional Health Centre

SALARY: FROM $58.80/HOUR TO $69.88/HOUR

Job Purpose: Reporting to the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Manager of Emergency
Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support and enhance an interprofessional team within the
Emergency Department (ED). Functioning within the Standards of Practice for Extended Class as set out
by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the NP will work in collaboration with physicians, nurses and
other members of the interprofessional team to improve the clinical outcomes of the patient population
seeking care in the ED.
Key Accountabilities:

Complete assessments on patients that present with both acute and chronic illness. Prescribe
treatment/diagnostic testing as able to do so in accordance with CNO and NBRHC policy
Work independently within scope of his/her practice with limited support from MD
Work with internal and external partners to provide continuity of care and smooth transition at time
of discharge
Manage ED call back lists on a daily basis; communicate results to patients and arrange/explain
follow up if needed
Manage patients that have return visits to the ED for:
o Imaging
o IV antibiotics
o Dressing changes
o other as required
Assists ED physicians with seeing Fast Track patients
Short term follow-up for diagnostics, new chronic disease diagnosis, and antenatal care for those
patients with no primary care provider
Collaborates with the team on quality improvement and staff development initiatives as required
Required qualifications:
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Extended Class (RNEC)
Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in a Nurse Practitioner role; preferably in the field of
Emergency Medicine
Minimum of five (5) years recent nursing experience in an acute hospital setting
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular, prenatal care, metabolic conditions, common
acute/chronic illness, pharmacology and epidemiology
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow
workers, patients, volunteers and visitors as well as support and contribute to a culture of safety
and prevention of health events in our organization
Good work and attendance record is required
Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged
to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no
successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency
level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous ED experience
A.C.L.S., PALS, TNCC certificates or ability to complete within 8 months of hire
Experience working with patients presenting with Mental Health conditions
Experience working with geriatric patients
Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a
requirement

Please refer the Job description for details