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Job Title: Nurse Practitioner x2
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: Emergency, LHAP
Program: Emergency
8 & 12 Hour Shifts, Days, Evenings Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax/Pickering primary site & cross site responsibilities in Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $73.570 - $77.340 per hour
Posting Reference: 2400003406.3407
Reporting to the Director, Emergency Services & CEPCP, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) - GEM will work as a RN in the Extended Class RN (EC). The NP will provide leadership and promote excellence patient-family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. Based in the Emergency program, the NP will function with a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the management of ED geriatric patients
RESPONSIBILITES:
" Provide direct patient care, coordination of care, consultation, discharge planning and the coordination of related community and other resources for the geriatric emergency patient population;
" Conducts in depth comprehensive geriatric assessments of patients that integrate a wide range of complex information;
" Utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for 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.
" Initiates and evaluates selected medical and nursing therapies within the NP scope of practice, medical directives and practice guidelines.
" Collaborates with the physician when determining an acute or chronic diagnosis as appropriate.
" Mentor, and tutor 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
" Identifying quality initiatives that will strengthen and develop nursing professional practice
" Initiate, participate and / or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interprofessional teams
" Partner with consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current RN (EC) registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, with a Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care;
- Masters of Nursing required;
- Member of the RNAO and the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario;
- Two (2) years recent clinical experience in Emergency Services preferred
- Successful completion of College of Nurses approved education to prescribe controlled substances required.
- ENC 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
- Patient centered service orientation with sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity
- Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
- Program planning and evaluation methodology skills required
- 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
- Demonstration commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Must have a satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to LH's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area
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.