Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; ONA

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ONA) (Job )

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP) with specialized experience in obstetric care to join our interdisciplinary team. The PCNP – Obstetrics will play a vital role in managing comprehensive care for patients throughout the prenatal period, focusing on both maternal and fetal well‑being. This role involves collaborative practice with obstetricians, midwives, family physicians, and nursing staff in a clinic setting.

You will be working with patients to provide care during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy at which point care will transfer to one of the obstetricians at WRHN ients may include families without primary care, new to Canada, or part of refugee or other equity‑deserving populations.

Work Type:  Temporary Full Time, Until Approximately May 2027

Location:

WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Important Health & Safety Requirements:  New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status, a 2‑step TB test, and proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date. New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Key Responsibilities

Provide prenatal assessments, including health screenings, fetal monitoring, and counseling

Educate patients and families on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care

Diagnose and treat common obstetric‑related conditions

Order and interpret laboratory tests and ultrasounds

Prescribe medications in accordance with scope of practice and local regulations

Document care accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Refer to specialists or community services when appropriate

Promote wellness, preventative care, and chronic disease management in reproductive‑age women

Position Requirements

Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an EC RN or NP

MScN

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) – Required

3–5 years current experience in Perinatal Nursing

FHS (Fetal Health Surveillance)

Highly motivated, self‑directed and well organized

Demonstrated excellent verbal/written skills including telephone counseling skills

Skill in motivating others to understand new approaches in the delivery of health care services

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and teams

Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and prioritize in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Excellent performance

Application Instructions
As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our hospital community.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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