Nurse Practitioner (NP), Eating Disorders

Position:
Nurse Practitioner (NP), Eating Disorders Department: OV COM MH Eating Disorders Position Status:
Permanent Time Type:
Part time Union: ONA 003 (Ontario Nurses Association 003)

Location:

Peterborough, ON Language:
English Salary Range: $77.46 - $81.41 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 Eating Disorders Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support ongoing health care monitoring for individuals of all ages accessing the services of the outpatient Eating Disorders program. Given the health risks associated with eating disorders and the need for patients to be medically stable to access outpatient treatment, physiological monitoring is a key component of the role.
• The NP will contribute to comprehensive intake assessments to further ensure correct level of service access.
• The NP will collaborate with primary care providers in the community to ensure ongoing continuity of care while patients are awaiting admission to and following discharge from the outpatient eating disorder program.
• The NP will refer patients to inpatient treatment in response to physiological de‑stabilization.
• The NP will support the navigation of patients and their families through levels of service, as needed.
• The NP will participate in all aspects of the care provided within the outpatient eating disorder clinic, where possible and as appropriate within the NP scope of practice.
• Potential activities include group co‑facilitation, meal support, psychoeducation, supportive individual and family counselling, program planning, clinical research and program evaluation.

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care certification.
• Minimum two (2) years nursing experience as an Advance Practice Nurse in child and adult mental health.
• Minimum two (2) years relevant nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in child and adult mental health.
• Demonstrated commitment to family‑centred care.
• Current member of RNAO and/or NPAO.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with interprofessional teams.
• Demonstrated specialized knowledge of eating disorders an asset.
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