Cardiothoracic Np-tft-cardio/surg Prgm

**Ref# 26ONA013**

**1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Cardiothoracic NP**

**Cardio Surgery Program Managment**

**It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event**

**you are successful.**

**Why Join Us?**

**Impactful Work**: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.

**Competitive Compensation**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.

**Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)**: We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

**About the role**:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), Cardiothoracic reports to the Director of Surgery and Ambulatory Services and has a

matrix relationship to the Director of Nursing Practice. The NP is an expert practitioner with a specialty‑based focus

who functions with a high level of autonomy, with advanced knowledge and decision‑making skills to form clinical

decisions to manage the health care of patients through an interdisciplinary team approach. The Advanced Practice

Nurse functions within 6 competencies in accordance to the Canadian Nurses Association; Direct comprehensive

care, Optimizing health systems, Education, Leadership, Consultation and Collaboration and Research. The

percentage of time dedicated to each of these domains is variable, based on the program's needs and will evolve

with the program.

The Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner s primary focus is on the provision and coordination of health care for patients

with complex cardiothoracic‑related diagnoses. This includes but is not limited to delivery of care to patients requiring

pre/post open aortic surgical repairs, lower extremity occlusive disease repair, endovascular aneurysm

repair/replacement coronary artery bypass grafting, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation etc. With future

program expansion, the focus may also include providing support for patients requiring level 2 coronary care. The

secondary focus will include collaboration with thoracic surgery to provide high‑quality care to patients with pleural

space needs (i.e., pneumothoraxes, effusions, chest tube insertion). Practice will include participating in the

coordination of care and services for medically complex patients, as well as conducting physical assessments,

medical care planning and providing health education for patients admitted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences

Centre (TBRHSC). The NP will actively participate in patient conferences and will link with community health care

providers and tertiary care to ensure continuity of medical care for complex patients.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
‑ Current unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of

Ontario

‑ Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate is required

‑ Active Professional Liability Coverage required

‑ Membership with RNAO or NPAO is preferred

‑ Minimum of 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience during the last 5 years.

‑ Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant advanced nursing practices is required.

‑ Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes is required.

‑ Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and

evidence‑based practice to guide patient‑centred care is