Nurse Practitioner (NP), Eating DisordersDepartment:OV COM MH Eating DisordersPosition Status: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 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 OfferWe're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:A competitive total rewards package aligned with the positionPension plan with employer contributions for eligible rolesHealth, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savingsOn site gym 24/7 free to all employeesOngoing learning and development opportunities to support your growthHOURS 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 Eating Disorders Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support ongoing health care monitoring for individuals of all ages accessing the services of the outpatient Eating Disorders program.Given the health risks associated with eating disorders and the need for patients to be medically stable to access outpatient treatment, physiological monitoring is a key component of the role. The NP will collaborate with primary care providers in the community to ensure ongoing continuity of care while patients are awaiting admission to and following discharge from the outpatient eating disorder program.

The NP will participate in all aspects of the care provided within the outpatient eating disorder clinic, where possible and as appropriate within the NP scope of practice.

This may include the following: group co-facilitation, meal support, psychoeducation, supportive individual and family counselling, program planning, clinical research and program evaluation.Master’s Degree in Nursing.Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care certification.Minimum two (2) years nursing experience as an Advance Practice Nurse in child and adult mental healthMinimum two (2)



years relevant nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in child and adult mental health.Current member of RNAO and/or NPAODemonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners.Demonstrated specialized knowledge of eating disorders an asset.WHO YOU ARE:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and in collaboration with an interprofessional health care team.Experience in program development, quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation.Understanding of family therapy modalitiesDemonstrated knowledge of clinical pharmacology and clinical guidelines as they pertain to mental health and eating disorders.Strong working knowledge of Windows, Word, Power Point.Demonstrated aptitude working with computer-based programs for the purposes of clinical documentation and keeping workload statistics.At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. 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.

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