Nurse Practitioner Temporary Part Time [MQG NP 0.40] Queens Garden

AgeCare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in long-term care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver quality resident care. The role involves collaboration with medical teams, assessment of resident health, and providing clinical leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in geriatric care and relevant certifications. Join us in serving seniors with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in geriatric or long-term care nursing.
• Certifications in gerontology, mental health, and palliative care are assets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MD and interdisciplinary team in care delivery.
• Assess and evaluate resident conditions, prescribe treatments.
• Provide clinical leadership to LTC team members.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse in the Extended Class

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively on the delivery of resident care to meet individual needs within his/her level of competency. This role provides quality and safe resident care which helps to support and align resident needs.


What Is In It For You:

• 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.


What You Will Need:

• Minimum one year clinical and/or working experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term Care nursing.
• Some leadership knowledge/experience is considered an asset.
• Certifications obtained or in progress that include gerontology, mental health, behavioral support, and palliative care are an asset.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice.
• Working Knowledge of the; Long Term Care Act, Program Standards for Long Term Care, Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and Coroners Act, is considered an asset.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!