Nurse Practitioner - Long Term Care (Temporary Full-Time)

ONA JobPosting

Position:

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Posting #

T/26-19

Department:

Long Term Care (LTC)

Employment Type:

Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 18 Months)

Shifts:

Days, Monday-Friday, some flexibility may be required.

Rate of Pay:

$60.56 - $73.91

Vacancy Status

Existing

Job Summary

The primary role for the nurse practitioner is to direct, provide and evaluate holistic client care for a specified client population. The nurse practitioner provides leadership to promote program development, process improvements and the enhancement of professional standards. The nurse practitioner acts as a clinical resource for nurses and other Regulated Health Care Professionals.

Key Accountabilities

• Completes comprehensive health history and physical assessment.
• Identifies and orders diagnostic tests and procedures according to approved medical directives within the scope of practice.
• Collects, interprets and analyzes data from multiple sources and uses this data to formulate medical diagnoses within scope of practice.
• Develops, implements and documents the plan of care for the client.
• Works collaboratively with clients, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care.
• Prescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies according to approved medical directives.
• Evaluates and revises plan of care based on client response.
• Performs skills and invasive/non-invasive procedures related to specialty.
• Initiates interventions for the purpose of stabilizing clients in urgent and emergent situations.
• Develops cohesive working relationships with interdisciplinary providers in our community, both internally and externally.
• Leads in the development and revision of scientifically based clinical standards for a selected client population.
• Works as a team member to evaluate compliance with professional standards.
• Participates with nursing administration in the hiring, supervising and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Participates and provides leadership on committees and task forces at all levels of the organization.
• Participates and provides leadership in the strategic planning process for the clinical program(s).
• Demonstrates leadership skills, expertise, and in-depth knowledge base consistent with advanced nursing practice.
• Implements change using relevant theory and data by applying quality improvement principles.
• Utilizes principles of the consultative process to effectively communicate and contribute to the development of systems related to client care, organization and health care outcomes.
• Mandates internal/external referrals to facilitate best clinical practice.
• Initiates and collaborates in the strategic planning for program development, implementation and evaluation across the organization for specific client population.
• Articulates and demonstrates the integration of the role through research, education, consulting and managing specific client population.
• Advocates for clients and peers by sensitizing interdisciplinary members to issues/dilemmas that require attention and consideration toward positive results.
• Identifies research questions and conducts research to determine best practice.
• Provides and critically analyses data relevant to system/program decision-making.
• Participates in local, regional, provincial, national and international forums to develop policy and standards.
• Influences nursing practice by stimulating critical thinking.
• Acts as a research resource to the interdisciplinary team.
• Analyzes and interprets current research / literature / knowledge applicable to health care practice with the identified client population.
• Identifies learning needs of peers and provides opportunities for continued education as it relates to clinical practice and client care.
• Disseminates findings in formats relevant to clients, peers and other colleagues.
• Facilitates own professional development and maintains clinical competency through formal educational programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must possess current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (EC).
• BCLS.
• Demonstrated experience in gerontology preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and decision-making skills in assessment, diagnosis and health care management.
• Knowledgeable about primary health care issues in Long Term Care.
• Three years nursing experience as a Primary Health or LTC Nurse Practitioner in specialty area preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team work skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and team building skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively and constructively within an inter-professional healthcare team.
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Superior facilitation and change management skills.
• Knowledge of project management and adult education.
• Research and program evaluation skills an asset.
• Membership in professional organizations appropriate for specialty.

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