Job Number: JR101840
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT)
Job Category: Nurse
Hospital Location: General Site
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Number of Positions: 1
Union: ONA
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $67.03 - $74.62
Hours: Days, Evenings
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca
Job Description:
Position Overview:
- Working as a collaborative member of the inter-professional team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to support the care needs of our community who do not have a primary care provider. The NP will formulate care plans and clinical decisions to appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote health and wellness for children, adults, and seniors. The IPCT NP will:
- Practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Practice Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and standards set out for the Nurse Practitioner
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
- Perform patient assessments, medical history, physical, and psychosocial assessments.
- Diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the scope of Registered Nurse, Extended Class, while adhering to evidence-based practice.
- Order and interpret diagnostic imaging reports within the scope of RN, Extended Class.
- Offer psycho-social assessments, service coordination, therapeutic and/or supportive counselling.
- Develop and monitor care plans with patients/families, internal department, the interprofessional team and community partners.
- Implement appropriate health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self-management strategies for patients and families.
- Arrange specialist referrals and appointments in consultation with a physician.
- Take accountability and responsibility for making referrals to various clinical resources, liaising between hospital, specialists, and community services as the patient’s advocate.
- Arrange physician consultation if illness or treatment is outside NP’s scope of practice.
- Ensure linkages and collaborative transitions of care to primary care, community outreach, and education support.
- Support evaluation and quality improvement activities to assess impact and outcomes and determine strengths, opportunities, and future directions of the IPCT services.
Requirements:
- Master of Nursing
- Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing Practitioner (NP Field) Diploma in Primary Health Care
- Current registration and a member in good standing in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Strong knowledge and understanding of primary health care, chronic disease prevention and self-management, preferably in a community setting.
- 3 years recent clinical work experience as a Nurse Practitioner with community experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational and complex problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster collaborative working relationships.
- Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality.
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards.
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
- Excellent work performance and attendance record
Additional Assets:
- Specialty certifications
- Chronic disease self-management training
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion training preferred.
- Membership in professional organizations preferred.
- Ability to speak another language.
Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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