Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Ina Grafton Gage Home; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to enhance the quality of care for residents. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a healthcare team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans while providing leadership and mentorship to nursing staff. Your passion for quality dementia care and ability to inspire others will be crucial in creating a supportive environment for residents and their families. This position offers competitive wages and opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it an ideal opportunity for those committed to making a difference in the lives of the elderly.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner in good standing with a regulatory authority.
• Experience in long-term care and providing leadership in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose residents and prescribe medication and treatment.
• Provide direction and leadership to nursing staff in resident care.
• Implement resident-focused programs and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Empathetic care for the elderly

Nursing documentation

Medication reconciliation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner certification

Post-graduate education in gerontology

Tools

Diagnostic tests

Job description

IGGH
Ina Grafton Gage Home
40 Bell Estate Road
Scarborough, ON M1L0E2, CAN

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports to the Executive Director/Director of Care and collaborates with the resident, family/caregiver, and health care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the residents’ plan of care, as well as provides leadership and mentorship to team members that enhances their knowledge, assessment skills, and ability to care for residents.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose residents, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medication and other treatment.
• Provide direction and leadership to RN's, RPN’s, PSW’s, and other direct care team members in all aspects of resident care, within established legislative standards.
• Complete nursing documentation, and assist residents with move-in.
• Be inspirational and passionate about quality dementia care and capturing positive moments.
• Work collaboratively with attending physicians.
• Contribute positively to a team approach in being person-centered with one another.
• Ensure medication reconciliation occurs as needed.
• Implement resident-focused programs, policies, and procedures with the Director of Nursing and the Quality Team.
• Provide education to the clinical team and offer in-services.
• Liaise with residents, families, and outside agencies as required, respecting the Residents' Bill of Rights.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Registered Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or a Registered Nurse Practitioner registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60.
• Post-graduate education and experience in gerontology (recommended).
• Experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in long-term care, providing empathetic care for the elderly.
• Experience providing leadership and supervision in any healthcare environment.
• Ability to embrace various skills from the team to maximize the potential to enhance the well-being of all individuals.
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, and must be able to provide three supervisory references.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.