Nurse Practitioner

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Toronto is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for its Scarborough location. The role includes providing client-centered care, conducting health assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should be registered nurses with a focus on mental health and have at least three years of relevant clinical experience. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of life for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients with complex mental health illnesses.
• Successfully completed a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program in Ontario or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide client and family-centered care independently and in collaboration.
• Conduct health assessment and diagnosis.
• Consult on patient/client care, providing advice and expertise.

Skills

Client and family-centered care

Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies

Clinical leadership

Collaboration with interdisciplinary team

Education

Registered Nurse in the Extended Class

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Graduate education in Mental Health and Addictions

Job description

Overview

TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE : Join our Team

Nurse Practitioner-Scarborough Location

Full-Time

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care to individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Transitional care, and Palliative Care services. TGHC operates in 3 sites – the Main site (Church & Bloor St) and our Harbour Light site and Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll). Our organization is committed to collaborating with patients and families in their journey through the health care system effectively supporting their integration back into the community.

As a compassionate, caring, and influential member of the interprofessional team, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients, residents, and families. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care, compassion, and commitment flow to the persons that we serve as well as the staff, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, Toronto Grace Health Centre is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner at our Scarborough location. The Nurse Practitioner is an active member of the interdisciplinary team that also includes a social worker, occupational therapist, and physiotherapist. The NP has clinical and leadership expertise in the provision of quality care for diverse patient populations including residents living with complex mental health illness and elderly patients with frailty and dementia in a transitional care setting. They will act as a leader and mentor for the professional nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and other supportive staff on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide client and family-centered care independently and in collaboration with other team members.
• Demonstrate all the Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association including clinical practice, research, leadership, consultation, and collaboration.
• Conduct the patient care health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
• Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a shared-care model of practice providing cross coverage.
• Liaise regularly with external health organizations.
• Support best practice in seniors\' care and other health care providers where appropriate.
• Consult on patient / client care, providing advice, expertise, and consultation services.

Qualifications & Education

• Currently registered with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
• Currently have RNAO or NPAO membership with LAP or equivalent.
• Additional post graduate education or certification in Mental Health and Addictions services / management related areas is a strong asset.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical experience, including experience working with clients with complex mental health illnesses.
• Experience working with persons with Dementia or cognitive impairment.
• Successfully completed a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program in Ontario or equivalent and hold a master\'s degree in nursing with a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program (family all ages).
• Your clinical focus will be with chronic disease management, geriatric nursing care, mental health, and addictions services where there is an emphasis on collaborative practice within an inter-professional milieu.
• Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed, including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, push and pulling.
• You have demonstrated clinical leadership skills and a commitment to continued participation in research.
• Must have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to start date and submit evidence of such. Must maintain Covid-19 Vaccination schedules as approved by Health Canada. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital\'s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre. We are a "Great Place to Work". Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please notify the Human Resources Department.

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with a 4 year Commendation in 2025 by Accreditation Canada.

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