Position:
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Acute Pain
Department:
EDU In Service Nursing IP
Position Status:
Permanent
Time Type:
Full time
Union:
ONA 003 (Ontario Nurses Association 003)
Location:
Peterborough, ON
Language:
English
Salary Range:
$44.38 - $63.72
per hour
THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.
What We Offer
We're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:
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A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
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Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
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Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
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On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth
HOURS OF WORK:
The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) provides expert clinical leadership in acute pain management while supporting excellence in patient care, education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, the APN provides consultation for patients with complex pain management needs, supports staff development, and leads initiatives that improve clinical practice and patient outcomes across the organization.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Required:
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Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
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Master's degree in Nursing
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Minimum five (5) years of recent clinical nursing experience in acute care, including experience with surgical patients and advanced pain management.
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Demonstrated experience managing patients receiving epidural, PCA, intrathecal, and multimodal analgesia.
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Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Preferred:
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Additional education in adult education, leadership, quality improvement, implementation science.
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Experience developing and delivering education for healthcare professionals in both classroom and clinical settings.
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Leadership training or formal leadership certification.
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Active membership in relevant professional organizations (e.g., RNAO, CNA, CAPA, or other specialty associations).
WHO YOU ARE:
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Expert knowledge of acute pain management, including epidural, PCA, intrathecal, and multimodal analgesia.
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Demonstrated excellence in advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving.
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Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and change management skills.
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Ability to assess learning needs and develop, deliver, and evaluate education using adult learning principles.
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Knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, program evaluation, and knowledge translation.
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Ability to lead practice change and support implementation of clinical best practices.
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with patients, families, physicians, nursing, and the interprofessional team.
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Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office applications, and other clinical information systems.
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Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across programs and departments.
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Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and excellence in patient-centred care.
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Experience leading quality improvement, practice change, or clinical education initiatives.
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Experience presenting educational sessions or participating in research, program evaluation, or scholarly activities.
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Certification or advanced training in pain management, education, leadership, or quality improvement.
This position is for a current vacancy.
OUR COMMITMENT:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
