Nurse Practitioner - Full Time (Permanent)

Wellington Park Care Centre; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Burlington seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to enhance resident care through diagnosis and leadership. Responsibilities include working with a care team to implement personalized plans, collaborating with physicians, and ensuring quality dementia care. Candidates must hold a Nurse Practitioner designation with a focus on gerontology and possess strong leadership skills. Competitive wages and employee perks offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee perks

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have a recent vulnerable sector screen (within 6 months).
• Must have three supervisory references.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose residents and prescribe medication.
• Provide direction to RNs and PSWs.
• Collaborate with attending physicians.

Skills

Leadership

Empathetic elderly care

Team collaboration

Diagnostic skills

Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner in good standing

Post-graduate education in gerontology

Specialty certification in gerontological nursing

Job description

Job Description

How do you bring kindness to others every day?

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission, and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with residents, families/caregivers, and the healthcare team in developing, implementing, and evaluating residents’ care plans. They provide 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 processes.
• Be passionate about quality dementia care and capturing positive moments.
• Collaborate with attending physicians.
• Promote a person-centered team approach.
• Ensure medication reconciliation occurs as 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 :

The qualifications needed to join our team include:

• Registered Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or a comparable regulatory authority in Canada, with independent practice rights in Ontario under 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 elderly care.
• Leadership and supervision experience in healthcare settings.
• Ability to utilize various team skills to maximize well-being.
• Must have a recent vulnerable sector screen (within 6 months), TB test results (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 if they have any accessibility needs, and we will work to accommodate them.