Nurse Practitioner

Location

Halton Regional District, ON | Canada

Job description

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services.  You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve.  As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

Posting ID: 2143
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Services For Seniors
Pay Range:$57.09 - 65.87
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Work Location:Allendale, Post Inn Village and Creek Way Village
Employee Group: ONA LTC
Posting Date: March 1, 2024
Application Deadline:March 22, 2024

Job Summary

The Attending Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports directly to the Senior Nursing Manager  or Administrator and is also accountable to the Medical Director for meeting the long-term care home’s (LTCH) policies, procedures, and protocols for medical services. The Attending NP is a primary care provider to residents and works within their legislative scope of practice as described and outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The Attending NP collaborates with the resident or substitute decision maker (SDM), and the health care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the resident’s plan of care. The Attending NP will also provide leadership and mentorship to LTCH staff that enhances staffs’ knowledge, assessment skills, and ability to care for residents in place, and leads and collaborates in research, education, and evidence-based practice initiatives to optimize the resident, LTCH and health system outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

•    Provide comprehensive primary care to residents as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. 
•    Conduct person-centered comprehensive health histories as required. 
•    Collaborate with the resident to develop a person-centered plan of care
•    Utilize communication and counselling skills by engaging residents in meaningful dialogue to determine what is important to them for health and quality of life. 
•    Provide person-focused health education. 
•    Participate in care conferences on an as needed basis
•    Manage the care of residents by providing pharmacological, complementary and/or counselling interventions, and perform procedures within the NP scope of practice 
•    Order and/or perform appropriate screening and diagnostic investigations, and interpret results within the NP scope of practice
•    Diagnose acute and chronic health conditions within the NP scope of practice.
•    Participate in providing after hours coverage of the home for clinically complex resident consultation.
•     Increase and facilitate continuity of care through collaboration, consultation and referral as appropriate: 
•    Collaborate and consult with physicians, the Senior Nursing Manager, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and external resources regarding a resident’s plan of care. 
•    Assist, support, guide and provide consultation to the Senior Nursing Manager, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding complex clinical situations. 
•    Make referrals to specialized consultants, services, and other health providers. 
•    Accept referrals from interdisciplinary team members. 
•    Advocate for and provide palliative and end-of-life care. 
•    Document clinical data, assessment findings, diagnoses, plans of care, therapeutic interventions, resident responses, and clinical rationale in a timely and accurate manner. 
•    Participate in creating an organizational environment that supports the safety quality of resident care and life, collaborative practice, and professional growth. 
•    Identify, develop and participate in the implementation of practice innovations, in collaboration with the LTCH’s senior leadership team and Shared Services. 
•    Participate in the implementation of strategies to optimize the integration of illness and injury prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, rehabilitation and restorative care activities. 
•    Participate with the senior leadership team in program planning to meet the needs of short and long-term residents and of residents of varying age groups.
•    Participate in care conferences as required

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Certificate of competence for a Nurse Practitioner
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor of Nursing from a recognized University
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups to accomplish client specific and organizational goals and objectives, excellent writing and communication skills, skill in critical appraisal of research studies, knowledge of health promotion, and demonstrated excellence in leadership in a Team setting
• Proficient with computers and a variety of software

Preferred

• Three years of recent experience in a long term care or public/community health setting, a minimum of two years’ experience in a long term care nursing role

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• Travel will be required between locations within Halton Region.  Incumbent must supply own transportation. 
• A flexible work schedule is required to respond to the needs of the home.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
• Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.  
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.   
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 595,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. 

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