Nurse Practitioner

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner, Gynecology Oncology Program

Status : Temporary Part Time (12 Months)

Department : DRCC Surg. Assessment

Program : Durham Region Cancer Centre

8 Hour Shifts - Days (Subject to Change)

Location : Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule : $71.420 - $75.190 per hour

Posting Reference : 2400000750

JOB SUMMARY :

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) having a specialty-based focus in gynecology oncology, will provide leadership and promote excellence in person-centered nursing through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research.

• The NP is responsible to : Provide direct patient care, coordination of care, discharge planning and the coordination of related community and other resources for the gynecology oncology patient population;
• tutor and mentor nursing and other health professional students as appropriate and participate in continuing education activities to integrate the role of the NP in the program and practice settings;

initiate, participate and / or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interprofessional teams.

The NP will work in partnership with surgeons, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education.

The NP will work in partnership with the Gynecologic Oncology Program at the Cancer Centre and Department of Surgery. Additional accountabilities may be negotiated with the NP and program leadership.

Responsibilities Include :

Based in a gynecologic oncology program, the NP will function with a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the management of gynecologic oncology inpatients and outpatients.

Utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for tertiary level patients.

Collects and interprets data about the health of the patient to determine a medical diagnosis and treat complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.

Conducts in depth comprehensive assessments of gynecologic cancer patients that integrate a wide range of complex information.

Initiates and evaluates selected medical and nursing therapies within the NP scope of practice, medical directives and practice guidelines.

Utilizes diagnostic reasoning to formulate a medical diagnosis within the specialty scope of practice and consistent with practice guidelines.

Collaborates with the physician when determining an acute or chronic diagnosis as appropriate.

Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.

Provides formal and informal education to internal and external teams / partners.

Participates in program evaluation and reporting requirements.

Provides consultation regarding sexual health concerns related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class RN(EC)

Completion of a Post Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma Program with a focus in Acute care for Adults

Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience in oncology

Successful completion of College of Nurses approved education to prescribe controlled substances required.

Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (an asset).

Oncology certification preferred or started within one year of start date of position

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner

Ability to produce high quality work while meeting deadlines

Demonstrate initiative and good judgment with the ability to multi-task

Compliance with confidentiality requirements

Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Person-centered service orientation with sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity

Excellent decision making and problem solving skills

Program planning and evaluation methodology skills

Collaborative approach to clinical work

Ability to interpret, apply and communicate relevant policies and procedures

Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based methods and practices with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction

Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) .

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.

New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.