2500001621 - Nurse Practitioner

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the Geriatric Consult team, focusing on comprehensive geriatric services. Responsibilities include providing assessments and management plans to improve care for seniors. Ideal candidates will have a passion for geriatric care and experience in leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Extended Class.
• Experience in seniors care (3-5 years) is preferred.
• Understanding of Major Neurocognitive Diseases and related symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and management plans.
• Act as a consultant for Geriatric patients and lead initiatives in geriatric care.
• Collaborate with Geriatricians for early assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters of Nursing

Completion of Primary Care or Adult Nurse Practitioner program

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Status : Temporary Part Time (12 Months)

Department : GAIN - BSO

Program : Healthy Aging

8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location : Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule : $73.570 - $77.340 per hour

Posting Reference : 2500001621

Duties And Responsibilities

The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the Geriatric Consult team. Working with the inter-professional team and Physician partners the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide leadership in specialized comprehensive geriatric services across all programs and five sites. Partnering with Geriatrician and Behavioural Support Ontario Registered Nurses the Geriatric Nurse Practitioners will provide assessments and recommendations for Seniors admitted to Lakeridge Health. The Nurse Practitioner will leverage leadership, education, advocacy and research skills to improve patient outcomes, build capacity and foster system change. This position is ideal of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a passion for geriatric care.

The NP Is Responsible For

• Acting as a consult for Lakeridge Health Geriatric patients by promoting excellence in geriatric care through the roles of consultant, educator, researcher and leader;
• Supporting the advancement of geriatric care through the provision of comprehensive geriatric assessments and, as appropriate, providing diagnosis, treatment and management plans to address the needs of older adults and their caregivers;
• The NP consultation will involve health assessment and diagnosis of medical and cognitive problems, including the developing and implementing of plan of care in order to facilitate safe and efficient transitions;
• Providing leadership and guidance for initiatives and planning related to geriatric care.
• Working in collaboration with consulting Geriatricians to facilitate early assessment and intervention for patients requiring geriatric consults.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance care practice across geriatric care and be an active participant with a geriatric lens in policy and procedure development.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Primary Care or Adult Nurse Practitioner program;
• Masters of Nursing;
• Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Extended Class
• CAN Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset
• BLS required
• Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred, such as : P.I.E.C.E.S.TM, Gentle Persuasive Approachj, Montessori Methods for Dementia
• Experience and / or education in Palliative care is an asset
• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
• 3-5 years experience in seniors care
• Demonstrated in-depth expertise regarding clinical assessment and acute care needs of the vulnerable elderly
• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner with well developed leadership, critical thinking, organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of Major Neurocognitive Diseases, Behaviour and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), delirium and addictions
• Valid Ontario Drivers License, a safe and operational vehicle and an ability to travel to all five Lakeridge Health sites
• Must have 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, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services 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.

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