Nurse Practitioner

Competition #	11001
Job Title	Nurse Practitioner
Department	Complex Diabetes
Status	Temporary (November 2026 - September 2027)
Work Type	Full-time
Affiliation	ONA Nursing
Shift Assignment	As assigned
Bilingualism Required	Yes
Police Check Requirement	Vulnerable Sector Check
Site	Sudbury Outpatient Centre- ONA Nursing
Salary Information	$65.09 - $76.14 / hour (As per Collective Agreement)
Application Closing Date	November 4, 2026

Purpose: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function in an expanded role in an interdisciplinary practice model. The NP will work collaboratively with a physician(s) by managing, directing and providing comprehensive care for diabetes patients in the out-patient, in-patient programs, including consultations with regional partners as part of the Complex Diabetes Program. All duties and responsibilities of the NP will conform to professional practice standards, and hospital guidelines.

Standard Qualifications:

• A graduate from an approved Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current certificate of competence in the extended class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Required Qualifications:

• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support BCLS.
• Current certification in Life Saving Drugs.
• Current certification in ECG Level I and II. 
• Current certification in Electrical Defibrillation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent experience (within the last 5 years) in medical nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent experience (within the last 5 years) in adult education.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent experience (within the last 5 years) working with diabetes patients.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating nursing practise tools in an ambulatory setting and primary care framework.
• Expertise in developing strategies to build capacity and improve chronic disease self-management outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely in an integrated team – minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent experience (within the last 5 years).
• Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills. 

General Skills:

• Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem-solving, organization and prioritization.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote professional development.
• Ability to travel between local sites and/or valid driver’s license with access to vehicle may be required. 

Preference Given to:

• Working knowledge of the Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Diabetes.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office software.
• Working knowledge of videoconferencing media. 

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.