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GAIN Community Team Nurse Practitioner LeadSenior Persons Living Connected • Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, CA
GAIN Community Team Nurse Practitioner Lead

GAIN Community Team Nurse Practitioner Lead

Senior Persons Living Connected • Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$61.18–CA$68.74 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

What to expect when you join SPLC:
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
  • Training and Professional Development opportunities
  • Healthy and safe working environment

Position: GAIN Community Team Nurse Practitioner Lead (Full-time)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Care Services
Deadline : Until position is filled

Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner Lead is responsible for coordinating and providing health care services to older adults and frail seniors as part of an inter-professional Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team. The Nurse Practitioner Lead will coordinate and work in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.

Responsibilities:
1. Provide Clinical Care and Consultation Services (Assessment, Diagnosis, Care Plan Implementation, Evaluation)
  • Provides care within the legislated requirement for a full NP Scope of Practice
  • Conducts comprehensive geriatric assessment using GAIN model of assessment tools
  • Autonomously diagnoses, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmacological agents, and perform specific procedures appropriate for geriatric clients within the legislated scope of practice

2. Plans, coordinates, implements, administers and Maintains client care in collaboration with internal and external providers
  • Plans, promotes and coordinates evidenced- based care for older adults and frail senior’s with complex needs
  • Collaborate with the inter-professional team, primary care providers, Geriatricians, SPLC’s community support services, and appropriate external providers (Home and Community Care and community Palliative Care Teams

Education:
  • Degree in Nursing, and successful completion of the Ontario Primary HealthCare Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.
  • Membership in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario (College of Nurses of Ontario, Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario)
  • Canadian certificate in Gerontology an asset
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
  • Training in P.I.E.C.E.S.TM, Gentle Persuasive Approach, U-First!, Montessori, an asset
  • Training/ knowledge of GPA, P.I.E.C.E.S. TM, U-First!, Recovery/Psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Thorough understanding of the RN(EC) scope of practice and core competency framework

Experience and Skills:
  • Three to five (3- 5) years' experience working with older adults and frail seniors
  • Two (2) years recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner in community/health care of older adults and seniors
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, responsive behaviours, and other neurological conditions.
  • Experience/ familiarity with RAI documentation including assessments, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPS) and care planning functions
  • Good physical and behavioural assessment skills for evaluating dementias, cognitive impairments, depressions, and deliriums, mental health and addictions

Others:
  • Required to work occasional evening and weekend hours
  • Required to work at satellites sites, home visits with clients and caregivers; working alone in the home
  • Must have access to a vehicle and a valid driver license
  • Vulnerable Sector screening required
  • Proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical Exemption Certificate required

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act.

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