Nurse Practitioner (NP) Full Time Contractor Peterborough

Extendicare Peterborough Independent Contractor

Extendicare is a leading provider of seniors care across Canada committed to delivering highquality personcentredhealth services. With over 115 longterm care homes and community care operations our 23700 team members work together toward our vision: to be the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

We areseekingindependent collaborative and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioners whodemonstrateadvanced critical thinkingstrong communication and a commitment to excellence in geriatric care.

Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as an independent practitioner accountable to residents College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards and Extendicares policies. The NP works closely with the interdisciplinary team to assess diagnose treat and evaluate clinical care for residents with acute and chronic health needs. The NP practices within the extended class scopeidentifyingpersonal care parameters and consulting or referring to physicians and other health professionals as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including health histories mental status evaluations and physical examinations.

• Integrate resident family and staff perspectives with nursing and allied healthapproachesand evidence-basedpractice.

• Formulate and collaborate on acute and chronic diagnoses; consult with physicians whenappropriate.

• Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests and make clinical decisions based on results.

• Develop implement and evaluate individualized care plansin collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

• Prescribe pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies.

• Foster therapeutic relationships that promote independence and wellbeing.

• Adjust care plans based on resident outcomes.
  

Collaboration & Consultation

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams leadership and community partners.

• Provide consultation and guidance to staff on complex clinical cases.

• Refer to dietitians physiotherapists pharmacists and otherinterdisciplinary team membersas needed.

• Participate in advisory committees and quality initiatives.

• Strong communicationand interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Education

• Educate residents and families to support autonomy and informed decisionmaking.

• Support staff education through identification of care trends.

• Mentor and guide team members and learners.
  

Leadership & Advocacy

• Act as an innovator advocate and change agent.

• Contribute to the homes mission vision values and goals.

• Analyze resident care trends and advocate for system improvements.

Quality & Professional Standards

• Participate in quality improvement research and practice evaluation.

• Ensure compliance with CNO standards and best practice guidelines.

• Maintain accountability for professional practice.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (RNExtended Class)withcurrent and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

• Masters Degree with post-Masters NPcertificate in NP-Adult or NP-Primary Health Care.

• Professional liability insurance.

• Membership in NPAO preferred.

• Experience inprimary caregerontology dementia care and/or complexcarean asset.

What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us toreach our potential.Weencourage equal opportunity for growth andrecognize 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 lifeand thelives of others through your work.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canadaoperatingunderthe Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We arecommitted to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growingseniorspopulation inspiredby our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Weoperateanetwork of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over11million hoursof home health care services annually and provide grouppurchasingservices to thirdpartiesrepresentingapproximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs
nearly 30000 qualified highlytrainedand dedicated team members who are passionate aboutproviding high-quality care and services to help people live better.