Nurse Practitioner, IPAC HUB/Community Outreach - Part Time - Markham Site

Introduction

Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre.

With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s programs.

Requisition Number : JR100579

Overview

Land acknowledgement :

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial.

This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are :

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
• You are a patient and / or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), IPAC HUB team, will provide comprehensive nursing services within the LTCH, RH and congregate settings.

This role involves a strong leadership component with specific focus on building capacity within settings for IPAC best practices.

This role also may include medical assessment and evaluation, education and health promotion, disease and injury prevention, acute medical treatment, rehabilitation and support for complex medical and frail elderly patients.

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday 0900-1700 Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation : BAND CRange : $57.05 - $71.35

Responsibilities

• The NP will also provide support as needed for other patient types requesting primary care in the community such as our short term seniors program, MSH @ Home program and palliative patients.
• The NP will also provide coverage as needed for Complex and Continuing Care patients and vacation coverage for the Reactivation Center or Assessment Center as needed.
• The NP will need advanced knowledge and decision-making skills to provide a comprehensive health focused approach in meeting the needs of this population.
• The NP will practice within the interprofessional team model and be responsible for promoting best practices in complex medical, geriatric and palliative care and promote excellence in the nursing care of complex and frail adults through direct patient care and consultation.
• The NP will be responsible to education, training and building of capacity within the community to help mitigate the transmission of disease.
• The NP will work collaboratively with the medical internist and community partners caring for patients in the community.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field or working towards
• Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN (EC) - Nurse Practitioner-Primary Health Care (PHCNP) or Nurse Practitioner-Adult (NP-Adult)
• Demonstrated current expertise in geriatric / medicine care and management an asset
• Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario & Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario, preferred
• National certification in Gerontology Nursing from the Canadian Nurses Association, preferred
• Advanced clinical knowledge and implementation of evidenced based practice
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• A strong desire and capacity to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care
• Valid driver’s license and availability of a car
• Demonstrated competency in the following areas : health assessment and diagnosis; health care management and therapeutic intervention;

health promotion and prevention of illness, injury and complications in the care of complex medical patients and geriatric patients.

• Demonstrates the competencies to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within the RN(EC) legislated scope of practice and designated medical directives, as appropriate
• Advanced knowledge, skill and decision making and expertise in the nursing care of complex frail older adults
• Facilitates application of relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to lead the management of care for older adults
• Effective communication skills, engages others, and is a reflective listener and learner
• Evidence of program design, resource development and project management skills
• Self-directed, works independently and able to achieve outcomes
• Proven analytical thinking and proactive problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Proficient with computer programs including, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

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