Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospitalist Support

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of  providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community. 

Everything we do is grounded in our values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired. If you are seeking meaningful work in an organization where your contributions truly matter to patients, colleagues, and the broader community, you have come to the right place.

Current Shifts : Primarily Days (Mon-Fri), 2 days/week - 8hrs
(Approximately 6 months)

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is to provide high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based care in partnership with patients and families, in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Nurse Practitioner Practice Standards and GGH’s mission, vision, values and policies. The NP uses advanced nursing knowledge clinical practice expertise and provides leadership to promote optimal patient health, program development, process improvements and the enhancement of professional standards. The NP optimizes the patient’s experience and care outcomes by:

• Being accountable for one’s decisions and professional practice;
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient’s care team;
• Coordinating, communicating and documenting patient care activities;
• Providing high quality, evidenced based, patient and family-centred care.

Hospitalist Support

Supports hospitalist services by conducting comprehensive assessments, managing defined aspects of patient care, and facilitating timely admissions and discharges. The hospitalist physician remains the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) throughout the hospital stay

In this role, you will:

• Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow through a generous professional development program, including our education assistance fund and in-house learning initiatives
• Have access to a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), with employer contributions matched at 126%.
• Be part of an organization that is deeply committed to the well being, safety, and psychological health of its workforce
• Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through meaningful action
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals united by a shared purpose

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph, known as “The Royal City,” offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.

• Expansive trails, rivers, and green spaces that support an active, outdoor lifestyle year-round
• A vibrant arts, culture, and music scene with nationally and internationally recognized events
• Diverse restaurants, cafés, and local craft breweries
• One of Ontario’s strongest and fastest growing economies
• Excellent education options, including both a university and college
• A welcoming, inclusive community with diverse cultures and centres of faith

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Adult or Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Registered Nurse in the Extended Class) with certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario with license to prescribe controlled substances
• Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent preferred
• Completion of the Prescription and Management of Controlled Drugs and Substances Course
• Experience in clinical program development and evaluation
• Experience in development and implementation of Medical Directives and Policies and Procedures
• BLS certification
• Inpatient or acute care experience preferred
• Strong collaboration, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Experience working as an advanced practice nurse or a nurse practitioner in a medical setting preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice, nursing standards and life-long learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated excellent assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills, with a demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice
• Demonstrated leadership in committee work, education, quality improvement, policy & procedure development, and knowledge translation initiatives.