Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in a professional practice that cares for you Youre looking in the right place.
Whether you work in our office in the community or a health care facility you will play a lead role in providing connected accessible patientcentred care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home while you benefit from our supports for professional growth personal wellness and worklife balance.
What will you do
Reporting to the Manager Patient Services this selfdirected position functions in an advanced nursing role within a collaborative practice model. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) may:
- Support homebound individuals receiving the services on Ontario Health atHome North West who do not have access to a clinician who completes home visits.
- Support patients who may or may not have access to a primary care practitioner but require a Nurse Practitioner to support a palliative approach to care and advanced pain and symptom management
- Provide shore term bridging for Ontario Health atHome patients who are vulnerable to admission/readmission to hospital with a clear plan to discharge the NP service.
The NP acts a key resource to all Ontario Health atHome and service provider staff regardless palliative care and chronic health conditions.
Demonstrating clinical leadersip in a collaborative practice with all care providers including physicians community care coordinators community service provider organizations and other community partners the Nurse Practitioner ensureas that patients who would benefit from a palliative care approach receive appropriate and seamless symptom managment in the community setting. This support can occur throughout the endoflife trajectory and is not limited to a specific diagnosis. The NP also may support homebound patients who have chronic medical conditions or Ontario Health atHome patients who are at risk of admission/readmission to hospital for shortterm care.
What must you have
- Membership in good standing withCollege of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (RN EC designation)/expectation to have RN EC registration and successful completion of the Nurse Practitioners exam set by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- CHPCN certification or committment to obtain
- Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
- Knowledge of direct care/care coordination models used in community health care organizations
- Excellent interpersonal communication assessment problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Effective time management prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
- Established ability to accurately complete required documentation reports and forms
- A valid drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Proficiency in a Windows environment
- We have a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment all employees are required to submit proof of COVID19 vaccination status prior to start date
What would give you the edge
- Specialized education required in palliative care and symptom management
- LEAP certification
- Palliative End of Life Care experience
- Awareness of Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation and related community process
- Complex Chronic Disease Management and Psychogeriatric care experience
- Advanced assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and collaborative practice with all care providers
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer
We know wellness is supported with worklife balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning growth and innovation we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who are we
We are Ontario Health atHome ready to serve every person in Ontario.We partner with patients and caregivers primary care providers hospitals longterm care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patientcentred care.
If youre interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn partner and connect care and be cared for this is your home.
Equity Inclusion Diversity and AntiRacism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and antiracism. We are committed to attracting engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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