Nurse Practitioner (NP) Contract Full-time (FT) Centennial Manor

Nurse Practitioner - Contractor

Mission:
As an independent contractor the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care to residents as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Key Responsibilities:
Provides comprehensive primary care to residents.
Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it.
Conducts person-centered health assessment/physical of residents on admission with specified time frame.
Comply with applicable provincial legislation pertaining to long-term care Long-Term Care Homes Act 2007 & Regulation 79/10
Participate in regular focused resident and family care conferences.
Manages the care of residents by providing pharmacological complementary and/or counseling interventions.
Provides outreach and transitional services to LTCH residents who return to the community.
Collaborates and consults with physicians director of nursing and personal care nursing staff interdisciplinary team and external resources regarding resident plan of care.
Provides leadership and involves the interdisciplinary team in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides formal and informal teaching and coaching in the management of clinical care.

Qualifications:
Masters of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing (NP Field) Diploma
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario preferably within the RN (Extended Class)
3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience preferably in Long-term Care
Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication public speaking and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.
Maturity and good physical and mental health empathy patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
Liability Insurance

WSIB Clearance Certificate
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
TB Screening Complete

What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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