Nurse Practitioner

Job Number: JR104934 Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
- Acute Pain Service Union: ONA Union: ONA Job Category: Nurse Hospital

Location:
General Site

Job Type
Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum
- Maximum Hourly Rate: $70.59
- $78.59 Hours: DaysAcross our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more at shn.caJob Description:Position Overview:Reporting to the Manager of Professional Practice, the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Acute Pain and Preoperative Services (APS), is a member of the interdisciplinary team and works closely with anaesthesiology, surgical, and professional practice teams. The NP provides direct patient care, consultation and coordinates preoperative care in the Pre-Admission Clinic and acute pain services for adult and paediatric populations. The role also leads the implementation of the Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Best Practice Guideline (BPG) and advances pain-related knowledge translation across SHN. Based primarily at the General Hospital, the NP provides consultative services at the other SHN hospitals as needed.
SHN NPs function in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to support the care needs of the patients and to educate and disseminate evidence-based practices for pain management. The APS NP will empower the interprofessional team through education, clinical support and the development of standards of care related to acute pain management.
Additions to the responsibilitiesPractice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Practice Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the standards set out for Nurse Practitioners (RN-EC)Assess, diagnose, intervene, monitor, educate, advocate, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients in collaboration with the interprofessional teamUses Best Practice Guidelines, theoretical and clinical expertise in pain management to facilitate the provision of direct and indirect nursing care to patients with complex pain management needs within the organization.
Diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the scope of RN, extended class, while adhering to evidence-based practiceEngage in teaching with patients and families effectively utilising the teach-back method to promote uptakeDemonstrate knowledge of analgesic drugs, the pharmacology, evidence-based protocols, and experience implementing and monitoring effectiveness of analgesia for a variety of complex painPerforms as a consultant, expert and resource for pain managementTake a leadership role in quality improvement initiatives, program development and evaluation, both locally and regionallyCollect and analyse data to evaluate and improve programsDevelop curriculums, resources and tools for nursing educationDelivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities or programsParticipate in research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, as appropriateDelivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities or programsActively engage patients and families in the plan of care, respecting their values and beliefs and collaboratively carrying out the care planRequirements:Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) and completed an approved NP Education ProgramCurrent registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standingCompleted CNO council approved controlled substance education programActive memberships in relevant professional organizations (RNAO, OPANA, ORNAC)Current BCLS and ACLS5 years of Surgery, and 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experienceExperience in mentoring, precepting and/or teachingDemonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectivelyEffective verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationshipsProven patie