Nurse Practitioner - Acute Pain Service; ASP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Pain Service (ASP) page is loaded## Nurse Practitioner - Acute Pain Service (ASP) locations:
Newmarket ONtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
January 2, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-100741

Job Category:
Nursing### ### Hospital

Location:

Newmarket ON### ### Job Type: Permanent, Full time### ### Number of Positions: 1### ### Union: ONA RN### ### Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $66.80 - $79.74
* A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.
* Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
* HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
* Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

About the role:

The Acute Pain Service (APS) at Southlake Health is committed to reducing post-operative pain. The goal is to provide effective and safe pain management for patients undergoing procedures. The APS team consists of nurse practitioner and physicians who have acquired advanced training and have expertise in pain control and pain management. The APS NP will work closely with an interdisciplinary team across the organization to support the unique care needs of our patients, with a heavy focus on surgical post-operative patients.

In addition, the APS NP plays a vital corporate role in supporting education and collaboration within the professional practice office regarding the acute pain service.
What you'll be doing:
* As a leader, the NP plays a critical role in improving practice standards, advancing the scope of acute pain service, and supporting the development of team members within the Surgical Program.
* The NP works both independently and collaboratively with physicians, healthcare teams, patients, and families, ensuring care is evidence-informed and aligns with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
* The NP contributes to the education of patients, families, and health professionals by sharing knowledge about acute pain service, health promotion, and post-op recovery strategies.
* The NP is involved in the implementation and evaluation of research to improve patient outcomes, pain management treatment strategies, and overall care delivery models
* Utilize advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, and facilitate care for surgical patients, with a focus on managing patients with requiring advanced pain management therapies
* Perform comprehensive health assessments and complete focused physical examinations, identifying normal and abnormal findings relevant to patient presentations.
* Use diagnostic reasoning to order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., CT scans, X-rays, pulmonary function tests), establishing medical diagnoses
* Collaborate with patients and families to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary plan of care, coordinating resources for optimal patient outcomes
* Performs specialty-specific diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in accordance with scope of practice, approved medical directives (where applicable) and established practice guidelines.
* Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, including patient consult notes and progress notes on the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring clear and comprehensive records for the health team
* Provide leadership in developing educational programs focused on acute pain service, ensuring that the content is relevant, and evidence based.
* Offer educational opportunities to nursing, medical, and allied health staff in collaboration with the Nurse Educator, aimed at enhancing specialized knowledge and skills in acute pain service
* Mentor and preceptor nursing and interdisciplinary students, providing guidance and evaluating their clinical performance
* Engage with academic institutions to participate in joint research and educational projects, promoting collaboration between clinical practice and academia to advance acute…