Nurse Practitioner Full Time Permanent

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Nurse Practitioner reports to the Director of Care with accountability to the Medical Director and collaborates with the resident, family / caregiver, and health care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the residents’ plan of care, as well as provides leadership and mentorship to Nurse Managers and clinical staff that enhances their knowledge, assessment skills, and ability to care for residents. Leads and collaborates in research, education and evidence-based practice initiatives to optimize the resident, LTCH and health system outcomes.

Responsibilities :

• In collaboration with the Medical Director and Attending Physicians, provides comprehensive primary care to residents
• Collaborates and consults with physicians, the Director of Care, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and external resources regarding residents’ plan of care.
• Assists, supports, guides, and provides consultation to the Director of Care, Nurse Managers, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding challenging clinical situations.
• Makes referrals to specialized consultants, services, and other health providers.
• Performs a person-centered health assessment of residents on admission, annually and as needed (including medication reconciliation and quarterly medication reviews).
• Conducts person-centered comprehensive health histories and participates in regular care conferences.
• Orders and / or performs appropriate screening and diagnostic investigations, interpreting results and assuming responsibility for follow-up
• Identifies and implements research-based innovations for improving resident care and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and / or community to identify research opportunities and to conduct and / or support research
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications :

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows :

What do we offer you?

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.