Overview
DEPARTMENT: Emergency; POSITION LOCATION: Owen Sound; UNION AFFILIATION: ONA; STATUS: Full-time, Temporary (approx. end date March 2027); REASON TO POST: New position; WAGE RATE: $65.09 - $82.01.

The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advance practice nurse who functions in an expanded nursing role within an interprofessional practice model, in collaboration with the Owen Sound Emergency Department physician group. They will report to the Emergency Department Manager. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for working collaboratively with the interprofessional team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The NP will use advanced knowledge, skill, and judgement when providing care and will work to identify solutions for complex health-care issues for patients within the Emergency Department. The NP will assist patients within their scope of practice in the Emergency Department working in conjunction with the Emergency Department Physician.

Qualifications
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications — Required:

Master’s Degree in Nursing required

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class

Adult or Primary Health Care Specialty Certificate

Successful completion of College of Nurses of Ontario approved education to prescribe controlled substances

Current BLS certificate required

Current ACLS certificate required

Current PALS certificate required

5 years of experience in Emergency Department (as RN and/or NP)





Sound clinical background and robust health assessment and diagnostic skills.

Advanced current knowledge of nursing theory, nursing philosophy, educational theory and Research

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Excellent leadership abilities and critical thinking

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team.

Self-directed with demonstrated creativity, flexibility and initiative skills

Demonstrated experience in collaborative development of clinical service programs.

Knowledge and experience utilizing the principles of chronic disease self-management.

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and use of vehicle to travel

Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate patient and program needs

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

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📌 Nurse Practitioner – Emergency #305-26 (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario