Nurse Practitioner-M Seniors Health Consulting

Trillium Health Partners; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Health Partners seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized care in the Seniors' Services program at Mississauga Hospital. This permanent, full-time position involves conducting geriatric assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with an inter-professional team. The successful candidate will have a Master's in Nursing, extensive gerontological experience, and demonstrate leadership in optimizing patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing with focus in gerontology required.
• BCLS certification necessary.
• Experience in community nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments and provide treatment.
• Develop and implement care plans with inter-professional teams.
• Facilitate research and evaluate quality of care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Geriatric assessment

Research methodology

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Canadian Nurses Association certification in gerontological nursing

Registration in the Registered Nurse Extended Class

Job description

Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time (x1)

File#: 3233

Role Level: CPS06 $65.20 - $77.97

Dept/Health Program: Seniors' Services

Site: Mississauga Hospital/ Credit Valley Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours

Posted: June 09, 2025

Internal Deadline: June16, 2025

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse Extended Class with graduate education in nursing, possessing advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge/skill within the clinical specialty. The NP is a professional who will function in an expanded role and will demonstrate a high level of autonomy as well as expert skill to formulate clinical decisions, manage acute/chronic illness, and promote wellness.

In this position, the NP will provide care to patients in the Seniors’ Services program, which includes supporting the emergency department. The NP will: conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments; diagnose; provide treatment (including diagnostic, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies and counseling); develop, implement and document a plan of care in collaboration with the geriatricians and inter-professional team; provide education; refer to/liaise with other community services; and, provide follow-up as appropriate. In addition, the NP may be involved in other clinical, research, evaluation, leadership and collaborative activities (e.g. developing new standards of care, policies, etc.).

The Principal Responsibilities include:

• Combining the roles that fall within the domains of advanced nursing practice including clinical practice, research, leadership, collaboration and consultation.
• Developing effective partnerships with physicians and other members of the inter-professional team to provide quality care to patients and their families within the area of gerontological nursing.
• Applying a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base within the scope of practice in the extended class, the NP works collaboratively and independently to assess and manage patients’ geriatric medical care requirements, demonstrating exemplary clinical assessment and decision making skills.
• Providing a key leadership role in evaluating quality of care and patient outcomes within the specialty population, in partnership with the physicians and other members of the inter-professional team.
• Providing informal and formal educational opportunities (e.g. students, presentations, conferences, etc.).
• Facilitating the research process.
• Identifying quality initiatives that will strengthen and further develop nursing professional practice.
• Evaluating the care provided to the patient including maintaining accurate statistics for reporting to the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN).

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with clinical focus in gerontology
• Registration in the Registered Nurse Extended Class with the College of Nurses
• Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, required
• Gerontological nursing practice, preferred
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in gerontological nursing, an asset
• Demonstrated experience with completing comprehensive geriatric assessments
• Experience in community nursing preferred
• Experience in evaluating quality of care and patient outcomes within the specialty population, in partnership with physicians and other members of the inter-professional team
• Experience with research methodology, an asset
• Eligible for clinical appointment to an academic institution
• Teaching experience an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish positive relationships with all staff, clients, families, and community agencies
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, relevant insurance and use of own vehicle as well as a willingness to travel throughout the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network
• Satisfactory attendance and performance required

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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