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Nurse Practitioner, Geriatrics

Humber River Health

Toronto

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11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner focused on delivering high-quality care for seniors. The role emphasizes clinical leadership within a dynamic team, integrating innovative practices to enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to excellence and community connection, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of older adults. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to optimizing care through technology and collaboration, where your skills and passion for patient-centered care will thrive.

Benefits

Health Benefits
Professional Development
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing required for Nurse Practitioner role.
  • 1-3 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical care in Geriatric Consultation Service.
  • Integrate best practices and evaluate outcomes for patient care.

Skills

Clinical Care
Leadership
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Patient-Centered Care

Education

Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
Post Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Tools

Information and Communication Technology

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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe, care and passionate about leading innovation across the hospital in the area of care for seniors? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.

Job status: Permanent Full Time

Hourly Rate Range: $61.51-$76.82

Schedule Requirements: Days; some early morning or early evening work may be required depending on needs of program

Location: Wilson

Employee Group: ONA

Reporting Relationship: Program Director, Seniors Care

Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner, Seniors Care, will take on a leadership role within program related to priority areas of our Seniors Care strategy, including Dementia, Delirium, Depression, senior friendly care, and the development of a palliative care strategy for Humber River Health. The nurse practitioner will provide clinical care in our Geriatric Consultation Service and in the Palliative Care service under development. This Nurse Practitioner role works in collaboration and consultation with physicians and other medical staff, nursing and members of the inter-professional health care team to respond to the specialized needs of older adults. The Nurse Practitioner works in partnership with all relevant stakeholders, excelling in all four domains of their practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research.

Responsibilities

  • Integration of best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for a select patient population with the focus on geriatrics
  • Identification of areas of improvement to promote ongoing quality assurance, plans, implements, evaluates and reports on outcomes
  • Evaluation of outcomes for the program and services and make recommendations for change in consultation with Program Director, Manager and Physician Leader
  • Development of linkages with external partners as appropriate to ensure continuity of care
  • Provision of care for a select group of patients in consultation with Physicians and the interdisciplinary team
  • Evaluation of outcomes of patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • In keeping with professional standards of practice, obtains and/or disseminates only that information which is relevant to meeting the client’s identified needs and with appropriate legal authorization, either in the form of signed consents or direct authorization from the client or designated substitute decision-maker.
  • Utilization of expert communication skills by being a link between the client, consultants, resources and the referral source which may be required to coordinate the provision of service to the client.
  • Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients and their families, colleagues and the work environment.
  • Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards
  • Assists in the training and development of staff specific to the patient population for specialized clinics
  • Provides input into staff performance related to the patient specific clinics

Requirements

  • Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Masters of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required
  • Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (EC) as an NP (adult) or NP (primary health care) required
  • 1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
  • 3-5 years of relevant Acute medicine or Primary Care experience
  • CNA Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset
  • BCLS required
  • Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in Adult education an asset
  • Clinical specialty organizational membership: RNAO (required), CANO or ONS also preferred
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders
  • Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology
  • Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and project management
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands
  • Demonstrates an ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
  • Embraces a philosophy of patient and family centered care.
  • Demonstrates leadership in clinical excellence.
  • Assesses and provides services to clients, families and communities.
  • Provides comprehensive health services encompassing:
    • Identification and management of chronic stable conditions
    • Prevention of disease and injuries
    • Health promotion and education
    • Continuity of care
    • Support
    • Advanced nursing assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics.
    • Effective patient/family counseling skills.
    • Excellent organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • High level of initiative and self-direction.
    • Excellent attendance and discipline free record is a requirement

    Why choose Humber River Health?

    At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

    Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

    Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

    Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

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