Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Acute Pain

Position:
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Acute Pain Department: EDU In Service Nursing IP Position Status:
Permanent

Time Type:
Full time

Union: ONA 003 (Ontario Nurses Association 003)

Location:

Peterborough, ON

Language:
English

Salary Range: $44.38 - $63.72 per hour

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville. With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people. PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

• A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
• Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
• Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
• On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

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.

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) provides expert clinical leadership in acute pain management while supporting excellence in patient care, education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, the APN provides consultation for patients with complex pain management needs, supports staff development, and leads initiatives that improve clinical practice and patient outcomes across the organization.

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Master's degree in Nursing
• Minimum five (5) years of recent clinical nursing experience in acute care, including experience with surgical patients and advanced pain management.
• Demonstrated experience managing patients receiving epidural, PCA, intrathecal, and multimodal analgesia.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

• Additional education in adult education, leadership, quality improvement, implementation science.
• Experience developing and delivering education for healthcare professionals in both classroom and clinical settings.
• Leadership training or formal leadership certification.
• Active membership in relevant professional organizations (e.g., RNAO, CNA, CAPA, or other specialty associations).

• Expert knowledge of acute pain management, including epidural, PCA, intrathecal, and multimodal analgesia.
• Demonstrated excellence in advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and change management skills.
• Ability to assess learning needs and develop, deliver, and evaluate education using adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, program evaluation, and knowledge translation.
• Ability to lead practice change and support implementation of clinical best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills…