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2 days ago

December 19, 2024

$58.80

Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in a NP role; preferably in the field of Emergency Medicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Full-time

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY (ED)

POSITION: THREE (3) PERMANENT FULL TIME NURSE PRACTITIONER

SITE: NBRHC – NORTH BAY

HOURS: DAYS, EVENINGS, NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS

SALARY: $58.80 (Min) – $69.88 (Max)

Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) Incentive and Northern Top-Up and Relocation Grants – Available to eligible NPs offered through Ontario Health

Provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 2-year commitment.
Provides $10,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 2-year commitment to an employer located in Northern Ontario (within the North East or North West Ontario Health regions)
Provides $10,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 2-year commitment who move from a minimum distance of 100 kilometres outside Northern Ontario to any Northern community (within the North East or North West Ontario Health regions)
Eligibility criteria available at Health Force Ontario CCPN Incentive

https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses

Reporting to the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Manager of Emergency Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support and enhance an interprofessional team within the Emergency Department (ED). Functioning within the Standards of Practice for Extended Class as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the NP will work in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other members of the interprofessional team to improve the clinical outcomes of the patient population seeking care in the ED.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Emergency Department is open 24 hrs/day 7 days per week. It is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of registered nurses, registered respiratory therapists, social services, pastoral care, crisis intervention, orthopedic technicians and other members of our health care team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Complete assessments on patients that present with both acute and chronic illness. Prescribe treatment/diagnostic testing as able to do so in accordance with CNO and NBRHC policy
Work independently within scope of his/her practice with limited support from MD
Work with internal and external partners to provide continuity of care and smooth transition at time of discharge
Manage ED call back lists on a daily basis; communicate results to patients and arrange/explain follow up if needed
Manage patients that have return visits to the ED for:
- Imaging
- IV antibiotics
- Dressing changes
- other as required
Assists ED physicians with seeing Fast Track patients
Short term follow-up for diagnostics, new chronic disease diagnosis, and antenatal care for those patients with no primary care provider
Collaborates with the team on quality improvement and staff development initiatives as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Extended Class (RNEC)
Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in a Nurse Practitioner role; preferably in the field of Emergency Medicine
Minimum of five (5) years recent nursing experience in an acute hospital setting
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular, prenatal care, metabolic conditions, common acute/chronic illness, pharmacology and epidemiology
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors as well as support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of health events in our organization
Good work and attendance record is required
Bilingualism (Advanced Level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the French requirement has been met or if there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous ED experience
A.C.L.S., PALS, TNCC certificates or ability to complete within 8 months of hire
Experience working with patients presenting with Mental Health conditions
Experience working with geriatric patients

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

Interested candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to: careers@nbrhc.on.caquoting file ONA CS-24-201

The posting will remain open until the positions are filled.

NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at the Health Centre, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment. To be considered fully vaccinated, an individual must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series) and received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

The requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please note these postings are subject to change without notice. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.

THE ORGANIZATION

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles: providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it’s the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario. At more than 400 beds, our state-of-the-art regional health centre has over 150 physicians, 2300 employees and 250 volunteers.

For more information about the NBRHC, visit www.nbrhc.on.ca

THE COMMUNITY

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just north of the district of Muskoka, and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the shores of two large lakes (Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake) and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home–reclaim your work-life balance and join us!

To see more of beautiful North Bay and learn about our lifestyle, visit www.northbay.ca

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest.

http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/

50 College Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 8G5, Canada

NBRHC is a state-of-the-art regional healthcare centre that has a catchment area of 180,000 with strong inpatient and out-patient specialist support. Circa 2011, this newly built 419 bed facility has three primary roles: providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral center providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it’s the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario.

For further information about the NBRHC please view http://www.nbrhc.on.ca and NBRHC Video

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just down the four-lane highway from the Muskokas, and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the banks of two large lakes and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home – reclaim your work-life balance and join us!

To view beautiful North Bay and our lifestyle please visit www.northbay.ca

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https://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/

North Bay, ON

North Bay is the "Gateway to the North!"

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just down the four-lane highway from the Muskokas, and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa. Short 1 hour daily flights are available in and out of the city. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family.

North Bay is situated on the banks of two large lakes (Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake) and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home – reclaim your work-life balance and join us!

North Bay is also home to Canadore College and Nipissing University, and the Battalion OHL team.

A visual tribute to North Bay by Richard Willetts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Z-ovOtrOM

Another visual tribute to North Bay by Patrick Gilbert:
http://vimeo.com/84039502

North Bay Tourism:
https://www.tourismnorthbay.com/

http://www.nbrhc.on.ca/

50 College Drive, North Bay, ON, Canada

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