Nurse Practitioner, Rideaucrest Home, Regular Full-Time

City of Kingston; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kingston is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Rideaucrest Home with a focus on resident-centered care. The successful candidate will work on a multidisciplinary team to manage health conditions for long-term residents, with responsibilities including assessments, diagnoses, and prescribing treatments. This role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and adherence to the highest standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent general nursing experience preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.
• Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth comprehensive assessments and diagnose health conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians to provide high-quality care.
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and monitor ongoing therapy for chronic illnesses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Assessment

Diagnosis

Caring for Seniors

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)

Post graduate Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Post graduate education in gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Title

Nurse Practitioner, Rideaucrest Home, Regular Full-Time

Job Number

J1024-0154

Job Code

ONNPRC

Job Category

Nursing & Resident Care

Location:

RIDCR

Bargaining Unit

ONA

Job Type

Full Time

Number Of Positions

1

Hours Of Work

75 hrs/2 wks

Salary

$56.52 - $67.29/Hour

Date Posted

June 17, 2025

Closing Date

July 1, 2025

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

**Please note rates of pay are based on 2022 rates**

The Nurse Practitioner provides quality resident-centered care, as a member of the interdisciplinary team in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class practice and the philosophy, policies and procedures of Rideaucrest Home. The successful candidate will join our medical team currently comprised of two physicians and one other full time NP. They will also possess advanced clinical competencies to independently conduct patient assessments, formulate diagnoses, initiate and interpret diagnostic investigations, prescribe therapeutic interventions, and carry out authorized procedures within the NPs scope of practice.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for working collaboratively with the Physicians to provide high quality care to 84 long term care residents.

Conduct in-depth comprehensive assessments integrating a wide range of complex information including resident perspectives, staff perspectives, nursing and allied health theory and research including completing holistic health histories, mental status and physical examinations;

Diagnose cute health conditions and facilitate the diagnosis of chronic health conditions, collaborating with the physician as necessary;

Take a leadership role in the development of integrated strategies for illness prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, rehabilitation and restorative care;

Monitor the ongoing therapy of residents with chronic illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary, and/or counselling interventions;

Prescribe pharmacological agents and therapeutic measures and independently perform additional controlled acts as outlined in the College of Nurses Standards of Practice for RN (EC);

Participate in the development and evaluation of policies, protocols and procedures to improve resident care;

Determine the need for ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and investigations based on a comprehensive clinical assessment.

Maintain effective documentation and reporting systems in an accurate and timely fashion;

Consult with and refer to other health professionals and community services as needed;

Collaborates with resident or SDM, family, and interdisciplinary team in formulating care plans for managing acute and chronic health issues, provide comprehensive monitoring and evaluate effectiveness of interventions;

Able to prescribe controlled substances as authorized by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Actively promote and follow safe work practices and ensure accident prevention and health and safety responsibilities are fully met by self and others;

Promote best practice by imparting knowledge and expertise to advance the skill level of other Registered staff members.

Qualifications, Competencies

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc); Masters degree preferred;

Post graduate Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate;

Post graduate education in gerontology is an asset;

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class;

Recent general nursing experience, with preference given to experience in a long term care setting;

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Demonstrated knowledge of primary health care issues, nursing processes and trends in long term care;

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and decision-making skills in assessment, diagnosis and health care management;

Able to work independently and as an effective team member in a cooperative manner with all members of staff, families, residents, volunteers and outside agencies;

Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills;

Demonstrated organizational, prioritization and time management skills;

Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations;

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt effectively to change and competing demands;

Skills in gerontology, with the ability to focus on special care needs with empathy, respect and a supportive approach, demonstrating behaviours consistent with Professional Standards of Practice and the Corporate Code of Conduct;

Demonstrated ability to interact with seniors in a caring and respectful manner;

Able to perform the essential duties of the job;

Able to maintain confidentiality;

Commitment to promoting and following safe work practices;

General working knowledge of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office). Previous experience with electronic health records and documentation strongly preferred;

Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB);

Proof of immunity to communicable diseases;

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at [e-mail]

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