Nurse Practitioner

Niagara Health; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Stroke Specialist) to lead and coordinate stroke care across the continuum, from hyperacute to prevention. You will care for patients in ED, ICU, Acute Stroke Unit and Stroke Prevention Clinic, and coordinate regional transfers to rehabilitation and secondary prevention follow-up.

The role requires MSc in Nursing with NP certification, Ontario NP-Extended Class, and strong experience in neuroscience/cardiovascular stroke care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Extended Class.
• Masters of Science in Nursing with clinical focus.
• Nurse Practitioner program (Primary Care or Adult) from a recognized university.
• Current BCLS.
• NIHSS Certification.
• Three in the past five years clinical experience in neuroscience/cardiovascular supporting a population of patients with stroke.
• Recent Canadian Neurological and STAND experience and proficiency.
• Exemplary teaching and leadership abilities and skills.
• Proven ability to integrate research into practice.
• Self-directed in clinical practice as required with the stroke population.
• Demonstrated understanding of the continuum of stroke care per Canadian Stroke best practice recommendations.
• Supportive of patient/family-centered care and organizational goals.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuing education and Niagara Health values.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of stroke care across hyperacute, acute, and prevention pathways.
• Care for stroke patients in ED, ICU, Acute Stroke Unit and Stroke Prevention Clinic.
• Coordinate transfers of regional acute stroke patients across the system.
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies with the District Stroke Team.
• Support education and onboarding of acute stroke unit/ED/ICU staff with NH educators.
• Represent the District Stroke Centre on regional initiatives and participate in rotations across the care continuum.

Skills

Leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Teaching

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

Computer skills

Quality improvement

Customer service

Stroke best practices

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner program (Primary Care or Adult)

Ontario NP-Extended Class registration

BCLS

NIHSS Certification

Clinical neuroscience/cardiovascular experience

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner (Stroke Specialist) will provide leadership and coordination of services for patients with a diagnosis of stroke across the continuum including: hyperacute, acute and stroke prevention care. The successful candidate will care for patients with stroke in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Acute Stroke Unit and the Stroke Prevention Clinic. The Nurse Practitioner (Stroke Specialist) will collaborate and coordinate the transfer of regional acute stroke patients across the system from acute through to rehabilitation and follow up in secondary stroke prevention clinic. The incumbent will develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures in collaboration with the District Stroke Team to enhance stroke care in Niagara. They will be responsible for supporting education and assistance with onboarding of acute stroke unit/ED/ICU staff in collaboration with the NH educators. The successful candidate will also represent the District Stroke Centre on Central South Regional Stroke initiatives and become part of the District Stroke Centre rotation with services across the care continuum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• o Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - Extended Class
• o Masters of Science in Nursing with clinical focus
• o Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program (Primary Care or Adult) from a recognized university
• o Current BCLS
• o NIHSS Certification
• o Three in the past five years clinical experience in neuroscience/cardiovascular supporting a population of patients with stroke
• o Recent Canadian Neurological and STAND experience and proficiency
• o Exemplary teaching and leadership abilities and skills
• o Proven ability to integrate research into practice
• o Self-directed in clinical practice as required with the stroke population
• o Demonstrated understanding of the existing processes and mechanisms related to the continuum of stroke care as outlined in the Canadian Stroke best practice recommendations
• o Supportive of the principles of patient and family-centered care
• o Supportive of organizational and departmental goals and objectives, demonstrating initiative to promote total quality improvement
• o Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service while dealing with the public (patients and families), as well as various medical and non-medical professionals
• o Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team
• o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• o Knowledge of data interpretation and strong computer skills
• o Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• o Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Niagara Health
• o Consistent and regular attendance required

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At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

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