Summary of Duties

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice role designed to contribute to the quality of patient care through practice, research and education. In addition to direct patient care, this position will focus on the development of policies, procedures and risk management processes. Direct patient care includes the daily clinical management of a defined group of patients who require acute pain management. The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the interprofessional team and serves as a role model and mentor for other staff. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the Operations Director and to the Medical Chief of Service related to professional and clinical practice.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence
• Master’s degree with Certification in the Extended Class (RN-EC Adult) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in pain management
• Current B.C.L.S.
• Membership in R.N.A.O.
• Membership in NPNO
• Previous experience as an Acute Pain Service Nurse Practitioner an asset
• Program planning and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated research abilities
• Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to be innovative and creative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality management activities