Nurse Practitioner (NP) MRP - Maternal Child

Position Summary

Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role will support and enhance an interprofessional team model inclusive of the NP scope of practice within the Maternal Child Program. The NP primary roles will include MRP for well-newborns with no primary care practitioner or those whose primary care practitioner does not have hospital privileges and outpatient newborn follow-up in the hyperbilirubinemia clinic. Areas of clinical competency include clinical practice, leadership, education, and research. The NP will work in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interprofessional team practicing in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards. The NP will provide leadership and assist with professional development of team members through participation in education initiatives. The NP will also play a significant role in the education of patients and families as well as provide direct comprehensive care to the patient population. The NP will work in partnership with interprofessional team members to implement a collaborative model within the acute care setting that will positively impact the patient experience.

Required

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Practitioner.
• Current registration in the Extended Class (RN-EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of five years’ recent experience in an acute care setting with demonstrated progressive clinical expertise.
• Current certification in BCLS, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
• Innovative, creative, and professional role model.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and function effectively in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability for flexibility, independent action, initiative, problem-solving, organization & prioritization.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care.
• Demonstrated incorporation of Quinte Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Directions in to daily work life.

Preferred
• Newborn experience an asset
• Familiarity with Meditech and electronic documentation information system

Duties

• MRP for newborns on the Mother-Baby Unit
• Provide well-newborn assessments
• Provide outpatient newborn follow-up for hyperbilirubinemia as required
• Promote evidenced based best practice to improve the quality of care and patient experience for newborns and their families
• Promote optimal allocation of resources
• Function as an expert practitioner who provides for the clinical needs of patients either directly or as a resource by providing consultation or advice indirectly to support staff
• Collaborates within the departmental/program team on quality improvement and safety initiatives and staff development activities
• Promote collaborative team relationships and effective communication amongst interprofessional team members and act as liaison with other departments to problem solve and ensure effective communication flow
• Assist in evaluating patient care outcomes and staff performance in achieving these outcomes

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis

Physical Demands Analysis
Strength
• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
Mobility
• Required Constantly – standing
• Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping
• Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing
Dexterity
• Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely – foot action

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.