Nurse Practitioner

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multi-employer pension plan

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto, Ontario, seeks a Nurse Practitioner (Long Term Care Homes) to promote wellness, deliver advanced nursing care, and lead resident care through autonomous practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The NP will work within Yee Hong's mission to provide compassionate, person-centered care across diverse communities, contributing to education, leadership, and research within the organization.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice
• Masters Degree in Nursing (MScN)
• Specialty certification in gerontological nursing is an asset; Post-graduate cert and experience in palliative and end-of-life care are assets
• Experience practicing as an RN (EC) in a long-term care or geriatric setting is preferred
• GPA, PIECES or other seniors-focused training or professional development is an asset
• Strong computer skills including Point Click Care and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Direct resident care for clinical assessment and care planning
• Determine resident health care needs in consultation with physician
• Develop/initiate/modify resident care plans and therapies
• Initiate referrals for consultation, e-consult and virtual care
• Provide consultation to nursing, medicine and other team members
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and best practices within the LTC home

Skills

CNO registration

MScN

gerontological nursing

palliative care

strong computer skills

Education

Masters in Nursing (MScN)

Tools

Point Click Care

MS Office

Job description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to

providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Core Function:

The Nurse Practitioner – Long Term Care Homes (NP) reports directly to the Chief, Professional Practice and Quality.

The NP functions in an advanced practice nursing role to promote wellness and health promotion and to provide exemplary quality care through the application of advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge and skills.

The NP practices in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision and Values of Yee Hong in compliance with the professional standards of nursing practice as defined by Yee Hong and the ED. Skills and knowledge from the professions of nursing, medicine and healthcare management are integrated within a broad framework of advanced practice. NP practice reflects a balance between interdisciplinary collaboration and autonomous practice. The NP continuously seeks to improve care processes through the integration and evaluation of standards and feedback from physicians, staff, residents, their families, caregivers and volunteers.

The NP contributes to the quality of resident care through the component roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and leader. The NP is a member of the Yee Hong Centre Management Team and is expected to support the Nursing management team in performance and probationary reviews.

The emphasis on each of these separate aspects of the role may vary over time in response to the evolving priorities of Yee Hong Centre. The NP is a critical member of the interprofessional team and will work collaboratively with the Medical Directors and attending physicians to optimize resident care.

Accountabilities:

The NP practice may include primary responsibility for directing resident care through appropriate use of health care resources, co-coordinating and liaising with the resident care team throughout the continuum of care.

• Provide leadership, teaching and functional guidance to professional staff and other learners from the interprofessional group, including RNs, RPNs and PSWs.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and protocols; develop and administer a resident care plan appropriate to resident needs, including advocacy and referral to external healthcare services.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and ethics and to interpret and evaluate information in order to make appropriate clinical decisions.

Qualifications:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice, required
• Masters Degree in Nursing (MScN), required. Specialty certification in gerontological nursing and experience in gerontology is as asset; Post-graduate certificate and experience in palliative and end-of-life care is an asset; Experience practicing as an RN (EC) in a long-term care, or geriatric setting, preferred. GPA, PIECES or other seniors-focused training or professional development, an asset
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Point Click Care and MS Office suite
• Ability to think critically, analyze information and problem solve effectively
• Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills
• Excellent, solid communication skills, ability to exercise empathy and discretion
• Flexible, team-player, able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Good knowledge of current trends and legislation in long term care and community services
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
• Fluency in Chinese an asset

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities described below are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

PRACTICE

• Provides direct resident care for the purposes of clinical assessment: providing care; enhancing quality and continuity; demonstrating advanced nursing knowledge, skill and judgment related to clinical focus.
• Determines resident health care needs (in consultation with physician when required) through advanced history taking, physical examinations/interval assessments, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Uses ongoing evaluation of needs assessment to develop/initiate/modify the resident care plan, determine and implement required diagnostic testing and initiate/adjust/discontinue pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in accordance with scope of practice as defined by the CNO for NP practice, legislation, and Yee Hong policy and procedures.
• Initiates referrals for consultation, e-consult and virtual care (medical and non-medical) in collaboration with physicians as indicated.
• Provides consultation to nursing, medicine and other members of the resident care team.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and current evidence in decision-making, planning and implementing care.
• Participates and/or facilitates communication between residents and the care team related to plan of care.
• Partners with the leadership team and interprofessional team in program planning to meet the needs of short and long-term stay residents and of residents of varying age groups and health conditions
• Liaises with hospital and Ontario Health staff to ensure a smooth transition back to the Yee Hong Centre for hospitalized residents.
• Advocates for and provides palliative and end-of-life care Develops and implements innovative approaches for complex practice issues and facilitates optimal outcome management of resident care.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of best practices within theLTC home.

EDUCATION

Education: resource to assist in the teaching learning of in-depth knowledge and skill in addressing the health concerns and needs of resident/family/significant others as it relates to advanced nursing practice and the clinical program.

RESEARCH

Research and scholarship: supports development and exchange of knowledge.

LEADERSHIP

Planning, coordinating and organizing initiatives to advance best practices and evaluation of quality of care through quality improvement initiatives and professional leadership.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Required to provide scheduled services at all Yee Hong LTC homes

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Multi-employer pension plan
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.