Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Ina Grafton Gage Home; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Toronto seeks a Nurse Practitioner to oversee residents' care, lead the clinical team, and ensure quality dementia care. The ideal candidate will have experience in long-term care and a strong background in gerontology. This position offers competitive wages and support for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee perks

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with independent practice authorization in Ontario.
• Experience working with the elderly in long-term care settings.
• Clear vulnerable sector screen and TB test within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose residents and prescribe appropriate treatments.
• Provide leadership to RNs, RPNs, and PSWs.
• Implement resident-focused programs and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing assessment

Empathetic care

Team collaboration

Education

Post-graduate education in gerontology

Specialty certification in gerontological nursing

Job description

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports to the Executive Director / Director of Care and collaborates with the resident, family / caregiver, and healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the residents’ plan of care. The NP also provides leadership and mentorship to team members, enhancing their knowledge, assessment skills, and ability to care for residents.

Responsibilities :

• Diagnose residents, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medication and other treatments.
• Provide direction and leadership to RNs, RPNs, PSWs, and other care team members within legislative standards.
• Complete nursing documentation and assist residents with move-in procedures.
• Be passionate about quality dementia care and capturing positive moments.
• Collaborate with attending physicians.
• Promote a person-centered team approach.
• Ensure medication reconciliation when needed.
• Implement resident-focused programs, policies, and procedures with the Director of Nursing and Quality Team.
• Provide education and in-services to the clinical team.
• Liaise with residents, families, and outside agencies as required, respecting the Residents' Bill of Rights.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Registered Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or equivalent registration in another Canadian jurisdiction, with authorization for independent practice in Ontario (exemption Bill 60).
• Post-graduate education and experience in gerontology (recommended).
• Specialty certification in gerontological nursing (recommended).
• Experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in long-term care and providing empathetic care for the elderly.
• Leadership and supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Ability to utilize various team skills to maximize individual well-being.
• Clear vulnerable sector screen (within 6 months), TB test (within 6 months), and three supervisory references.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages.
• Employee perks.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We appreciate all applicants' interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all persons. Our organization considers accessibility needs during the review process. Employees and candidates should notify their supervisor or hiring manager of any accessibility needs, and we will work to accommodate them.