NP-Cas-Bariatric Surgical Clinic

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2 ‑ Casual‑ Nurse Practitioner

Bariatric Surgical Clinic

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) reports to the Manager – Regional Bariatric Care Centre, and Medical Outpatient

Clinics,and in collaboration with the Medical Director of the Regional Bariatric Care Centre. The NP is responsible

and accountable for his/her own practice and works within the framework of nursing in collaboration with the

healthcare team to provide and enhance care for patients living with Obesity. The NP's practice addresses the five

domains of Advance Practice Nursing: Clinical Practice, Collaboration, Leadership, Research and Change Agent.

The time dedicated to each of these domains is variable and based on the program needs, although primary focus is

on Clinical Practice and will include advanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning. Care is provided within the

scope of practice of a RN (EC) therefore allowing the NP to communicate a diagnosis, prescribe medications and

diagnostic tests as outlined in the CNO practice standards for outpatients only.

The Regional Bariatric Care Centre is comprised of an interprofessional team involving many different types of

healthcare professionals, each with a unique and essential role in the treatment of this complex patient population.

The successful applicant will have proven ability to work collaboratively as a member of the team. The incumbent will

be willing and able to utilize his or her full scope of practice and at the same time support other members of the team

to do so as well.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

* Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

* Nurse Practitioner certification in Primary Health Care or Adult streams.

* Membership in RNAO or NPAO is required.

* Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience in an acute care setting during past 5 year period.

* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification.

* Experience in managing patients with Chronic Diseases

In addition, applicants must have skill and experience in the following elements of nursing practice:

* Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

* Able to work independently and a part of an interdisciplinary team .

* Strong coaching and mentoring skills

* Strong organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills

* Regular and sustained attendance.

* Able to work independently and a part of an interdisciplinary team .

* Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Patient and Family Centred Care.

* Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification.

* Computer skills using Word, Excel and Power Point, Groupwise.

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

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

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 &

Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at

work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for

this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Monday, 27 October, 2025.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our

website.

Posted: October 20, 2025

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