Pediatric nurse practitioner Jobs in Brantford, ON

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario) Requisition Details :

Employment Status : Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Program Name : eHomecare

Work Schedule : Days, Evenings, Weekends

Union / Bargaining Unit :  ONA

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly : 48

On-Call :  No

Existing Vacancy : Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

Job Summary :

The Registered Nurse, Directing (DRN) role manages pediatric, palliative and / or acute medically complex clients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by directing Personal Support Workers (PSWs), also known as Health Care Technicians (HCT). HCTs are provided specialized training and education to work with this patient population. Utilizing an innovative care delivery model and electronic documentation technology, the DRN, working remotely, accesses, assesses and identifies the client's immediate care needs and using the collaborative approach model immediately provides the appropriate direction to the on-site HCT to provide the direct care, resulting in real time provision of care services.

Responsibilities :

• Provide remote assessment and management of care services to clients in their homes
• Provide clinical direction and assignment of tasks within the unregulated care provider's (PSW / HCT) practice statement (collaborative approach to patient care)
• Maintain accurate client clinical records, in digital and paper format
• Maintain patient assignment within the virtual ward
• Work collaboratively with all team members to ensure all patient care needs are met
• Utilizes effective communication in daily huddles and with response to emails / phone calls
• Communicate with outside service provider agencies and Case Managers as appropriate
• Participate as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary health care team
• Provide clinical leadership, direction and mentorship within the health care team
• Participate and facilitate a collaborative team-based environment
• Establish and maintain relationships with local health care providers
• Participate in CNO Reflective Practice
• Uphold VON standards and eHomecare specific processes
• Willingness to participate in internal projects and ongoing improvement initiatives
• Able to demonstrate professionalism in a diverse working environment
• Demonstrate adaptability in managing change in a fast-paced virtual environment

Qualifications :

Working conditions and physical demands : This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants) :  If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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