Nurse Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC); London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic health sciences centre is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for its Thoracic Surgery Program. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in managing thoracic disorders and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while engaging in educational and research initiatives. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive involvement in patient-centered care.

Benefits

Pension Plan: HOOPP

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Scheduled Protected Time for Clinical Education and Research Initiatives

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years recent related experience in an acute Surgical Care Environment.
• Current registration in the extended class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care both as an autonomous healthcare provider and collaboratively.
• Work to full scope providing assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, and evaluation for thoracic diseases.
• Participate in learning opportunities for learners within the Thoracic Surgery Program.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

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CA$58.15/hr - CA$79.95/hr

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Who We Are:

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

About the Role:

Thoracic Surgery

The Thoracic Surgery Program is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team. The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advanced practice nurse prepared at the graduate and post-graduate level, who demonstrates a high level of autonomy working to scope, both independently and within a collaborative practice model. Using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics, the NP demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge base in Thoracic and Respiratory diseases and exhibits a high degree of clinical competence in caring for patients with thoracic disorders and co-morbid conditions.

The NP in the Thoracic Surgery Program will report to the Director of Surg IP/OP & Endo VH and will work collaboratively with members of the Thoracic Surgical team. The NP will interact daily with the multidisciplinary team to manage, direct and provide comprehensive care for a select patient population. The NP works with key stakeholders to provide advanced care that optimizes patient outcomes and enhances safety, effectiveness and accessibility. The NP in this program will engage in scholarly activities and advance knowledge by providing clinical leadership, identifying opportunities for improving patient care, advancing best practices, promoting professional education, and engaging in research.

With a focus on service excellence and patient safety, principal responsibilities include:

• Clinical and Program Leadership: The NP will deliver care both as an autonomous healthcare provider and collaboratively
• The NP will work to full scope providing assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, ordering investigations and medications, and evaluation for thoracic diseases in the ambulatory and inpatient setting.
• The NP will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide access to comprehensive care delivered both in person and virtually
• The NP will collaborate with local and regional partners/stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate best practices, standards of care and/or protocols that result in the improvement to patient care, practice and/or systems
• The NP will plan and participate in learning opportunities for learners within the Thoracic Surgery Program and participate in hospital wide in-services/education to share current evidence-based practices.
• The NP will attend professional meetings

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: $58.15 - $79.95 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Regular Full-Time
• Pension Plan: HOOPP
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Scheduled Protected Time for Clinical Education and Research Initiatives

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current registration in the extended class and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 2 years recent related experience in an acute Surgical Care Environment
• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred
• Mandatory Current Professional Liability Protection
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP (C)
• Ability to perform and manage minor surgical procedures in collaboration with Thoracic Surgeons
• Valid Drivers License (G class) with the ability to travel within the South-West LHIN
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in clinical practice, education, program development and research
• Expertise in functioning in an inter-disciplinary health care environment
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Expertise in critical thinking, clinical problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills
• Ability to provide project management skills to promote evidence-based strategies and initiatives for Thoracic Surgery and ability to work in partnership with relevant LHSC staff and physicians
• Experience in/or understanding research, program development and evaluation
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relations and communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated excellence as a role model for clinical leadership
• Demonstrated experience with clinical teaching in an academic environment
• Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning principles, change theory and systems theory in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice
• Self-directed and function independently
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated skill in insight, self-awareness and self-management consistent with high emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to express oneself assertively and effectively in a non-judgmental and respectful manner
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in education and research
• Ability to function as an independent practitioner and a collaborative team member
• Eligible for an Adjunct appointment to an academic institution
• Proven ability to act empathically, while establishing and maintaining productive relationships
• Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations and multiple demands
• Computer proficiency with Internet, Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Automated Clinical Systems and Virtual meeting platforms
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

How to Apply

Apply through London Health Sciences Centre's career website at https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers Job ID 105892

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide document related to LHSC's Health review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC

Teaching, Learning and Research:

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indige nous people, racialized people, wom en, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or [e-mail] .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

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