Np-tft Pre-admission Clinic

**Ref# 26ONA030**

**1 ‑ Temporary Full Time - Nurse Practitioner**

**Pre‑Admission Clinic**

**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) works within the framework of nursing as member of the interprofessional healthcare

team to provide and enhance peri‑operative anesthethetic management of the surgical patient. The NP will work

cohesively and in collaboration with the assigned preadmission clinic Anesthesiologist, and the APS team. The NP

role will focus primarily on clinical practice requiring advanced clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, pharmacology,

and communication skills to formulate optimal perioperative surgical wellness of the patient, and post‑operative pain

management. The NP will also provide leadership to support the Preadmission clinic nursing team.

The Nurse Practitioner reports primarily to the Manager of Perioperative Services, with a matrix reporting relationship

to the Chief Nursing Officer, and accountability to the Chief of Anesthesiology. Care is provided within the scope of

practice of an RN (EC), any care that that is outside of the NP legislated scope of practice will be authorized through

the use of medical directives and direct orders. Anesthesiologist(s) will partner with the NP routinely and provide

direction related to development, implementation and amendment of patient care plans. NP practice addresses the

five domains of Advanced 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.

Employment Requirements:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario ‑ Adult

specialty certificate
- Membership in NPAO or RNAO required
- Successful completion of Graduate Studies
- Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience in an acute care setting during past 5 year period
- Perioperative knowledge and nursing experience would be an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of the Patient and Family Centred Care model
- Clinical knowledge and expertise in acute pain management (epidurals, PCA, etc.)
- Previous adult education and program development, implementation and evaluation experience
- Strong leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and work collaboratively within an interprofessional team
- Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing situations
- Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Effective group facilitation skills
- Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills
- High level of initiative and self direction
- Knowledge of local and regional issues related to chronic pain
- Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education

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