Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? At S&R, we understand that our workplace is our Residents' home. We are committed to providing them with the support and care they need. While we take our responsibilities seriously, we also believe in maintaining a positive and approachable attitude in all that we do. It is our goal to place the residents first in a vibrant and enriched environment.

Position Summary:

Assess, diagnose, order, interpret medical tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate in the care of our Residents.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical activities according to the CNO standards of practice for NP’s
• Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences
• Facilitates continuity of care by working collaboratively with professional health care teams including primary care providers
• Provides primary or shared medical care, consultation and/or follow up to residents and their families
• Provides advanced assessments, formulates diagnoses and develops a therapeutic plan of care including prescribing and use of medication order systems
• Communicates finding and diagnoses, discusses health outcomes to resident, families and the care team
• Assumes a leadership role within the home to develop solutions that provide exceptional care to our residents
• Support staff to provide exemplary care within their full professional scope
• Encourages and models critical thinking that identifies needs and makes recommendations for changes within the home to enhance best practice outcomes
• Consults with a physician in accordance with the standards for consultation with physicians
• Maintains relationships with networks, related professional organizations and other related service providers
• Maintain accurate, concise and confidential documentation pertaining to resident history
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required
• Advocates for Resident Rights
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Nurse Practitioner Certification from a recognized program
• Membership with Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO)
• National certification in Gerontology an asset
• Knowledge of RNAO Best Practice guidelines and MOH Regulations and Act
• Demonstrated competency in advanced assessments, diagnoses and prescribing pharmaceuticals and non-pharmacological interventions within the legislated scope of practice
• Evidence of professional liability insurance
• Demonstrated experience in a community and/or primary care setting
• Experience or a combination of education/training in Geriatrics an asset
• Experience in Management preferred
• Knowledge of risk and quality management
• Superior interpersonal, communication, organization and team skills
• Innovative, creative, flexible and enthusiastic
• Clear understanding of Resident-Centered Care
• Knowledge of community resources connected to the provision of health promotion and illness prevention related services
• Outstanding multi-tasking ability related to the delivery of efficient primary care

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for a vacant position.