Categories: Nursing Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Full Time Temporary DEPARTMENT: MEDICINE POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: ONA STATUS: FULL TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2027) WAGE RATE: $65.09 – $82.01 Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical Department, the Nurse Practitioner works as a self-directed advance practice nurse. The NP will work collaboratively within the interprofessional practice model as well as in partnership with the Hospitalist group.

The NP will use advanced knowledge, skill, and judgement when providing care to patients. They will work with the interprofessional team to develop the plan of care for patients on the transitional care unit., and within the acute medicine program. This includes identifying solutions for health-care issues and leading a robust discharge planning process for patients within the Transitional Care Unit – supporting ALC patients while waiting for Long Term Care.

The Nurse

Practitioner will collaborate with physician colleagues to support patient care throughout their hospital stay on the Medicine unit.

The Nurse

Practitioner provides patient care in accordance with legislative acts and frameworks guiding Nurse Practitioner practice including those from the Brightshores hospital guidelines, policies and medical directives, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professionals Act, 1991 (RHPA), the Public Hospitals Act, 1990 (PHA), the Nursing Act, 1991, and professional practice standards. Within the scope of these acts and frameworks, the Nurse Practitioner will demonstrate competency to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures as appropriate.

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

Acute in-patient care experience an asset

Sound clinical background and strong health assessment and diagnostic skills.

Strong skillset in Palliative Approach to care, or willingness to train and build skillset

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

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records

Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability

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

Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment Preferred Three (3) years or more related clinical experience in acute care

📌 Nurse Practitioner – Medicine #415-26 (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound