Resource Jobs in Kingston, ON

Required

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• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult)
• Master's degree in Nursing
• Completion of an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Two (2) years of recent related experience in a healthcare setting
• Current CPR certificate
• Experience in the care of older adults
• Experience in mental health care specialty
• Experience in student supervision, an asset
• Experience in research, quality improvement or project implementation, as asset

Position Responsibilities:

• Works to full scope of practice as an advanced practitioner within the auspices of approved medical directives, policies and procedures of Providence Care
• Completes admission, discharge, prompt assessments/stabilization, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and timely feedback to the interprofessional team as well as patients and clients and family members
• Holds the primary responsibility and accountability as Most Responsible Practitioner (MRP) where assigned
• Consults and collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional care team to optimize patient care.
• Initiates and performs a wide variety of investigations, diagnostic procedures and contributes to development of collaborative care plans; Interprets diagnostic and screening tests
• Completes, documents and communicates comprehensive and focused physical and mental health assessments on clients
• Acts as a clinical resource for members of the interprofessional team keeping abreast of current legislation, regulations, best practices, professional and practice standards
• Facilitates client/family access to resources to meet their goals and provides health and wellness teaching and chronic disease management as necessary
• Participates in providing education, mentoring and supervision to student Nurse Practitioners
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and accreditation activities
• Leads, collaborates or participates in nursing or other approved research projects
• Collaborates with Professional Practice to advance nursing practice through provision of in-services and continuing education

Why Work at Providence Transitional Care Centre:

• Specializing in Transitional care including restorative care, cognitive behavioural support, short-stay respite and convalescent care
• A centre striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• A fully renovated building with on-site cafeteria and parking
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located near Lake Ontario, Queen’s and Downtown Kingston

Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.