Nurse Practitioner,Acute Care Job Oshawa area,Cobourg Ontario Canada,Nursing

Location: Cobourg

Reference #00938 Posted
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 12:00am Scope
Public Applications Accepted Position
Nurse Practitioner
Department
Acute Care
Term
Permanent Full-Time
Pay
$64.08- $77.30

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity
, Quality
, Respect
, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further dversification of ideas.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse in the extended class who holds a master’s degree in nursing with expertise in one or more clinical nursing specialties. In keeping with Northumberland Hills Hospital’s shared purpose and values, the NP is responsible for working together with the interprofessional team toward development, implementation, and evaluation of patient plans of care, and uses advanced knowledge, skill, and judgment in providing care and solutions for complex health-care issues for a specified patient population.

This position will provide replacement coverage for the Emergency Department, Acute Care, and Post-Acute Specialty Services, and will function as MRP when appropriate. The Clinical Services NP will also support initiatives that promote integrated care across the continuum from the hospital to the community.

The NP utilizes a holistic approach that is grounded in evidence with an emphasis on health promotion and illness/injury prevention. The role includes direct comprehensive patient care including advanced assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, ordering, and interpreting lab, radiology, and ultrasound tests as per defined regulations and legislated scope of practice.

In addition to direct clinical care, the NP plays a leading role in the development and implementation of applicable clinical guidelines and protocols, promotes the use of research and evidence-based practice, provides expert support and consultation, and facilitates system change. The NP is committed to lifelong learning and is committed to promoting, leading, and contributing to the learning of others.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in nursing required

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Registered Nurse Extended Class, NP Adult preferred, or a combination of NP Primary Health and minimum three years relevant hospital experience

Experience in geriatrics and acute care required

Experience as a primary care provider for individuals with chronic illness

Relevant professional and specialty organization membership(s) (e.g., RNAO/NPAO, CGNA) preferred

Current BLS certificate required

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Northumberland Hospital core values

Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills

Excellent assessment, planning, organizational, problem solving, communication, teaching, time management and evaluation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, families, and all members of the interprofessional team

Accomplished change agent

Enhanced patient-centered care practices

Emergency Department experience preferred

Applicable specialty certification(s), including Cardiovascular, Medical-Surgical, Emergency, and Gerontology preferred

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Able to work in an active, rapidly changing environment with multiple demands

Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to patient safety…


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Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care