Nurse Practitioner ( LTC)

MedMatch Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to enhance the quality of care in a retirement living setting in Kitchener, Ontario. The NP will provide primary care, manage chronic conditions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to positively impact seniors' lives.

Benefits

Supportive, resident-focused care environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (NP) with CNO certification.
• Experience in geriatrics, primary care, or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care including assessment and treatment.
• Manage chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and lead care conferences.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical judgment

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Vulnerable sector check

Education

Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (NP)

Current CPR certification

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMRs)

Job description

Role : Nurse Practitioner

Location : Kitchener, Ontario

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our client's team in a retirement living setting. The NP will provide comprehensive primary care to residents, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support health promotion, chronic disease management, and timely medical intervention. This role is pivotal in enhancing residents' quality of life and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and dementia.
• Perform routine health assessments and wellness checks.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with NP scope of practice in Ontario.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PSWs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Lead care conferences and communicate with families as needed.
• Respond to urgent medical concerns and coordinate acute care when necessary.
• Promote resident independence and preventative care strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support staff education and development in areas of clinical best practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (NP) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Experience in geriatrics, primary care, or long-term / retirement care preferred.
• Current CPR certification and clear vulnerable sector check.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs) and Ontario healthcare regulations.

Why Join Us

• Supportive, resident-focused care environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in seniors' lives.