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**Ref# 25ONA359R2**

**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Cardiovascular NP**

**2C Cardiology‑Medical Inpatient Unit**

**Reposted**

**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) in the Cardiovascular Services reports to the Director of the Cardiovascular, Medicine

and Renal Services, with a matrix reporting relationship for nursing practice to the Director of Nursing. The NP will

have a professional accountability for quality and safety to the Medical Advisory Committee through the Chief of

Departments and matrix relationship to the Chief Nursing Executive. 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 to

formulate clinical decisions to manage the health care of infants and children through an interdisciplinary team

approach. Nurse Practitioner practice address the five domains of Advance Practice Nursing: Clinical Practice,

Collaboration, Research, Leadership and Change Agent. The percentage of time dedicated to each of these domains

is variable, based on the program needs and will evolve with the program

The Cardiovascular Services Nurse Practitioner's primary focus is on the provision and coordination of health care for

patients with cardiovascular related diagnoses. This includes but is not limited to cardiology patients (Coronary Artery

Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Heart Failure) and vascular patients (Complex chronic wounds with a focus

on limb preservation, peripheral vascular disease). Practice will include participating in the coordination of care

services for medically complex patients, as well as conducting physical assessments, medical care planning and

providing health education for outpatient clinics and patient's admitted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences

Centre.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:

- Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Nurse Practitioner certification in Primary Health Care, Cardiovascular speciality preferred
- Successful completion of Graduate Studies
- Membership with RNAO or NPAO is required

Skills/Abilities:

- Minimum of 3 years recent Nurse Practitioner experience during the last 5 years, cardiovascular focus preferred
- Experience working with Cardiology and Vascular Patients
- Experience working with chronic, complex wounds with a focus on Limb Preservation

Assets:

- Demonstrates commitment to the principals of Patient and Family Centered Care
- Regular and sustained attendance as per hospital standard
- Knowledge and adherence to the hospital's Code of Conduct

Salary Range: $65.210 to 70.750

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to de