26ONA013RU – Cardiothoracic NP-TFT-Cardio/Surg Prgm

Ref# 26ONA013RU

1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑
Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner

Cardio Surgical Program Management

Repost

This vacancy is repost. Candidates who have previously applied
for this position are required to resubmit

their application.

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can
accommodate your temporary absence in the event

you are successful.

Why Join Us?

·
Impactful
Work:
Your leadership
will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values
based team environment.

·
Competitive
Compensation:
We offer a
comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.

·
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP):
We are proud to
participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP),
offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension
plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe
that a strong

pension recognizes our
employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part
of our

overall compensation
package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay
period. As

your employer, we also
contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of
achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:
We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and
advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of
Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:
Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:
Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients
and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to
individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a
caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants
are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), Cardiothoracic reports to the
Director of Surgery and Ambulatory Services and has a

matrix relationship to the Director of Nursing Practice. The NP is
an expert practitioner with a specialty‑based focus

who functions with a high level of autonomy, with advanced
knowledge and decision‑making skills to form clinical

decisions to manage the health care of patients through an
interdisciplinary team approach. The Advanced Practice

Nurse functions within 6 competencies in accordance to the
Canadian Nurses Association; Direct comprehensive

care, Optimizing health systems, Education, Leadership,
Consultation and Collaboration and Research. The

percentage of time dedicated to each of these domains is variable,
based on the program's needs and will evolve

with the program.

The Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner s primary focus is on the
provision and coordination of health care for patients

with complex cardiothoracic‑related diagnoses. This includes
but is not limited to delivery of care to patients requiring

pre/post open aortic surgical repairs, lower extremity occlusive
disease repair, endovascular aneurysm

repair/replacement coronary artery bypass grafting, and
transcatheter aortic valve implantation etc. With future

program expansion, the focus may also include providing support
for patients requiring level 2 coronary care. The

secondary focus will include collaboration with thoracic surgery
to provide high‑quality care to patients with pleural

space needs (i.e., pneumothoraxes, effusions, chest tube
insertion). Practice will include participating in the

coordination of care and services for medically complex patients,
as well as conducting physical assessments,

medical care planning and providing health education for patients
admitted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences

Centre (TBRHSC). The NP will actively participate in patient
conferences and will link with community health care

providers and tertiary care to ensure continuity of medical care
for complex patients.

employment requirements:

Education/Experience:

‑ Current unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in
the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of

Ontario

‑ Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate is required

‑ Active Professional Liability Coverage required

‑ Membership with RNAO or NPAO is preferred

‑ Minimum of 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience
during the last 5 years.

‑ Experience in the development, implementation and
evaluation of relevant advanced nursing practices is required.

‑ Experience in the development of strategies to build
capacity and improve health outcomes is required.

‑ Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and
protocols, promoting the use of research and

evidence‑based practice to guide patient‑centred care
is required.

Skills/Abilities:

‑ Demonstrated ability to integrate in‑depth knowledge
of advanced nursing practice and theory, health management,

health promotion, disease/injury prevention and other relevant
biomedical and psychosocial theories.

‑ Demonstrated knowledge regarding the nursing process and
its application, including the assessment, planning,

implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

‑ Demonstrated leadership abilities with high levels of
critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to

identify underlying principles, reasons or facts.

‑ Demonstrated high levels of initiative, resourcefulness,
flexibility and adaptability.

‑ Demonstrated health assessment/clinical skills.

‑ Demonstrated ability to work effectively both
independently and in a collaborative practice model as a member of an

inter‑professional team.

‑ Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean
methodology for process improvement.

‑ Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in
Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint

and Outlook) and patient information systems.

‑ Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication
skills, both written and verbal.

‑ Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to
manage workload and adapt quickly to a fast‑paced,

dynamic work environment.

Assets:

‑ Certification in Primary Health Care, Cardiovascular
specialty preferred.

‑ Experience with cardiothoracic patients with complex
clinical needs (i.e. pneumothoraxes, effusions, chest tube

insertion etc.).

Salary Range: $67.170 to 74.460

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and
security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external
candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the
absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health
& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at
work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for
this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible
environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,
respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve
and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.
Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we
are identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the
Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant
previous experience and training.
This position will

remain posted until filled.

Internal
applicants
may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet.
External
applicants
must apply through our

website.

Posted: February 5, 2026

ONA