We currently looking for Nurse Practitioner for our clients in Long Term Care and Hospitals. We have various locations available in Ontario.
Responsibilities
Provides primary medical care and/or follow up to an agreed upon group of clients/patients and their families within outpatient programs
Assesses, diagnoses and provides intervention for diseases, disorders and conditions
Communicates findings and diagnoses and discusses health outcomes and prognoses to patients, families and the inter-professional care team
Assumes a leadership role within the program and the interdisciplinary team to develop solutions/service delivery models that provide exceptional patient/family care
Provision of leadership in advocating for clients at the point of care, across the organizations and/or at the health system/policy level.
Encourages and models critical clinical inquiry that drives the development of nursing research and improves patient care
Identifies needs and makes recommendations for changes within the system to enhance both clinical practice and client outcomes
Qualifications
Current certificate of competence, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class (RN (EC))
Membership in Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (‘NPAO’) preferred
Nurse Practitioner-Primary Health Care (‘NP-PHC’) or Nurse Practitioner-Adult (‘NP-Adult’) certificate from a recognized program
National certification in Gerontology Nursing from the CNA
Minimum five (5) years providing geriatric care in a combination of at least two of the following settings: hospital inpatient, outpatient, home care and virtual care
Demonstrated competency in autonomous diagnosis, order and interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals and performing procedures within the RN (EC) legislated scope of practice, designated medical directives and Collaborative Practice Agreement
Advanced competence with computers and mobile communications is required
Demonstrated effective leadership skills – including flexibility, creativity and commitment
Excellent interpersonal skills, including dealing with conflict, mentoring, and coaching
Demonstrated research knowledge, program planning, implementation and evaluation skills