Nurse Practitioner – Long Term Care
Quality care can only be achieved through quality people!
The Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of the team, providing primary health care to the full scope of practice to our residents. The NP collaborates with other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for our residents and families. As a member of the primary care team, you are accountable to the Administrator and Medical Director for meeting the Long Term Care Homes policies, procedures and protocols for medical services.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Very competitive salary
- Flexible hours
- Signing bonus
- Extensive Benefit package including : Extended Health Care such as prescription drug plan, massage therapist, physiotherapist, naturopath, chiropractor and more! Vision Care, Dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Life Insurance
- Pension
- Paid Sick Days
- Professional Development Opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES
70% of the NP's time must be engaged in direct care to residents, 30% to be engaged in research, education and leadershipProvide primary care within the scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in Extended Class. The provision of primary care includes assessments, diagnosis, counselling, screening, referral, education, treatment and follow-upCollaborate effectively with physicians to facilitate appropriate provision of primary care outside of scope of practiceLiaise with physicians and community agencies as requiredMaintain complete, accurate and timely records of patient visits using the electronic medical record (EMR)Communicates finding and diagnoses, discusses health outcomes to resident, families and the care teamProvide individual and group sessions to patients in the understanding and management of particular health issuesPrepare statistical reports for program review when necessaryWork effectively within an interdisciplinary team to improve patient access to primary care and to help improve the team's ability to provide a broader range of services (e.g. wound care management)Evaluate and analyze the patient's response to therapeutic interventionsParticipates in internal (e.g., Professional Advisory Committee) and external committeesProvides leadership and involves the inter-disciplinary team in quality improvement initiativesProvides leadership in developing and implementing strategies to optimize the integration of illness and injury prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, rehabilitation and restorative care activitiesProvides formal and informal teaching and coaching in the management of clinical care to interdisciplinary team members, serving as a resource person, educator and role modelQUALIFICATIONS
College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (NP-Primary Health Care or NP-Adult)Baccalaureate in Nursing (BScN), Masters Degree in Nursing (MScN or MN) preferredKnowledge of Nurse Practitioners' Standards of Practice as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario.Membership with Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO)Member of RNAO with professional liability insurance.National certification in Gerontology an assetPost graduate certificate and experience in palliative care an assetExperience or a combination of education / training in Geriatrics an assetKnowledge of RNAO Best Practice guidelines and MOH Regulations and ActKnowledge and understanding of the role of the Nurse Practitioner within an interdisciplinary team, how to optimize collaborative relationshipsKnowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices or primar y care delivery with an emphasis on health promotion and disease preventionDemonstrated competency in advanced assessments, diagnosis and prescribing pharmaceuticals and non- pharmacological interventions within the legislated scope of practiceClear understanding of Resident-Centered CareSKILLS
Superior interpersonal, communication, organization and team skillsExcellent oral / written skillsStrong clinical skillsAbility to work effectively with all members of the health care teamProficiency in the use of computer hardware and softwareAbility to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environmentWillingness to teach and train other members of the interdisciplinary team as requiredInnovative, creative, flexible and enthusiasticFlexibility to take on other tasks as assignedAbout Us
RT Medical is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in agency staffing, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care and allied health services.
For private and government-run care facilities facing staffing challenges, we offer the services of our dedicated team for staffing support.
With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with RT Medical is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing startup, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RT Medical proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of colour and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
