Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Care Leader in LTC

AgeCare; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AgeCare London is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class to provide leadership and accountable care for residents in a long‑term care setting. You will collaborate with the MD, DOC and interdisciplinary team to assess and manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe treatments when appropriate, and follow up on care plans.

You will support residents and families, participate in care conferences, and lead the LTC team in areas like discharge planning, palliative and end‑of‑life care,

Qualifications

• Minimum one year clinical and/or working experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term Care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and liaise with the MD, DOC and interdisciplinary team in care delivery.
• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate acute and chronic illness and other changes in resident’s conditions, prescribe treatments, diagnostics and follow up care.
• Support and advocate for residents’ best interests while engaging with the resident / family / substitute decision maker (SDM) regarding Care.
• Participate in resident care conferences.
• Provide clinical leadership to the LTC team members centered around the resident care needs which can include resident move in/out, hospital discharge planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pain management, dementia care and responsive behavior management.
• Participate in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends in resident care and professional nursing practice to determine priorities for educational programming for team members, residents, and families.

Education

College of Nurses of Ontario registration (RN Extended Class)

Gerontology certification

Mental health certification

Behavioral support certification

Palliative care certification

Job description

AgeCare London is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class to provide leadership and accountable care for residents in a long‑term care setting. You will collaborate with the MD, DOC and interdisciplinary team to assess and manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe treatments when appropriate, and follow up on care plans.

You will support residents and families, participate in care conferences, and lead the LTC team in areas like discharge planning, palliative and end‑of‑life care,