Nurse Practitioner

Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Nurse Practitioner to function as a practitioner, consultant, and advocate in an interdisciplinary care team following the family-centered care philosophy. Providing advanced nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and to pediatric patients in a general Pediatric Inpatient Unit.

The ideal candidate will minimally be a Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and hold current certification of Registration as an RN (Extended Class), in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Minimum of three (3) years’ of NICU and Pediatric nursing experience within the last (5) five years.

  In addition, the candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant advanced nursing practices.
• Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes.
• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide patient-centered care.
• Recent teaching experience of applicable NICU and Pediatric clinical education programs.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Northeastern Ontario (NEO) Kids and Family Program provides pediatric care and services to newborns, children and youth across the northeast who have a variety of inherited and acquired health conditions. NEO Kids and Family Program also provides birthing centre and Violence and Intervention Services to clients across the Northeast.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province.  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 8002. The posting will remain active until filled however the search committee will begin reviewing applicants on (May 14, 2025)

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Purpose:

Function as a practitioner, consultant, and advocate in an interdisciplinary care team following the family-centered care philosophy. Providing advanced nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and to pediatric patients in a general Pediatric Inpatient Unit.

Standard Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support  (BCLS) certificate is required.
• Current certification in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
• Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Flexible hours may be required.
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ of NICU and Pediatric nursing experience within the last (5) five years.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant advanced nursing practices.
• Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes.
• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide patient-centered care.
• Recent teaching experience of applicable NICU and Pediatric clinical education programs.

General Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate in-depth knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health management, health promotion, disease/injury prevention and other relevant biomedical and psychosocial theories to provide comprehensive health services.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the nursing process and its application (i.e. assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care).
• Proven leadership abilities with high levels of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts.
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated health assessment/clinical skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centred care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative practice model as a member of an inter-professional team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant acts, regulations, legislation and standards related to Occupational Health and Safety in the hospital setting.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage workload and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assist clients and care providers with concern, empathy, confidentiality and privacy, communicate in a courteous and respectful manner, and consider intended audience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

Preference Given to:

• National Certification Corporation (NCC) Board Certification as a Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.