Nurse Practitioner (NP), Women’s Health Care Centre

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Department: Women’s Health Care Centre (WHCC)

Position Status: Part-Time

INTERNAL ONLY – Please Note a change in status will result in changes to your accrual banks

Temporary Contract End Date (if applicable): N/A

Union: ONA

Number of Positions: 1

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.

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn’t be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Nurse Practitioner will utilize her advanced nursing knowledge and skill to direct and provide optimal care to patients referred to the Women’s Health Care Centre for assessment and treatment for the full range of health care issues. This position will practice at a high level of autonomy and will formulate clinical decisions and development of a patient care plan. The incumbent will be the key liaison with primary care physicians, Obstetricians and Gynecologists and other community partners to ensure seamless care. The Nurse Practitioner cultivates a holistic approach to nursing practice addressing health needs throughout the life cycle through assisting in the development, implementation and Quality Assurance of Centre services and programs.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• RN with Extended Class required
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required
• Current Certificate of (licensure)/registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• BCLS
• Three to five years related clinical and/or management experience preferred
• Post baccalaureate development of added nursing skills relevant to women’s health services
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment, management and counselling in a broad range of female health care issues – contraception, pregnancy, menopause, cervical health, women’s cancers, STDs, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, etc
• Masters degree in nursing an asset

WHO YOU ARE:

• Must be able to support any woman in her health care choices, especially those related to unplanned pregnancy required
• Excellent human resources management and leadership skills
• 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

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.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please Notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.