Position: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Work Type: Part Time
This posting is to fill an existing vacancy.
Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.
Position Summary :
Functioning within the multidisciplinary team, the NP collaborates with the General Surgeons to facilitate the assessment and treatment plan for surgical patients. The NP is an expert clinician who provides history, physical, and diagnostic assessment to establish a plan of care and expedite early discharge for surgical patients. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Position Requirements:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class)
- Masters of Science (Nursing) or a masters in a relevant discipline preferred
- Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a member in good standing
- Ability to be self-directed and work autonomously
- Ability to function within a collaborative practice model is required
- A comprehensive knowledge base in surgical care area is needed, 5 years of clinical practice is required
- Ability to exhibit a high degree of clinical competence in caring for patients requiring general surgical management
- Ability to assess, manage, direct, and provide comprehensive care for surgical patients while working with an interdisciplinary team environment.
- The NP explicitly consults the inter-professional team when care is outside of the NP scope of practice and/or not covered by a medical directive
- Ability to support patient program development is necessary
- Ability to promote professional education and advances knowledge through research and scholarly activities is necessary
- Good attendance record
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
Application Instructions:
INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING EMPATH.
As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment in our recruitment and selection practices . We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
International Applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.
