ONA Job Posting
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:
$65.09 - $76.14
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.
Application Instructions:
To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting how your skills, experience and strengths meet the requirements of this role and support the values of St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph here: External Opportunities - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
Disclaimers
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position.
Recruitment Process Integrity:
To support fairness, confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record, transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
