Nurse practitioner Full-time Job

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates should have standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field

 

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should provide comprehensive primary care to residents as part of the interdisciplinary health care team, including performing person-centered health assessments and conducting comprehensive health histories
• The candidates should collaborate with residents to develop person-centered plans of care, engage in regular dialogue about their care plans, and utilize communication and counseling skills
• The candidates should manage the care of residents by providing interventions within the NP scope of practice, ordering and interpreting appropriate screenings and diagnostic investigations, and assuming responsibility for follow-up
• The candidates should participate in after-hours and on-call coverage as per the LTCH on-call policy, increasing continuity of care through collaboration, consultation, and referral
• The candidates should make referrals to specialized consultants and services, accept referrals from interdisciplinary team members, and advocate for and provide palliative and end-of-life care
• The candidates should document clinical data, assessment findings, diagnoses, plans of care, interventions, resident responses, and clinical rationale in a timely and accurate manner

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should engage residents in discussions about their health and quality of life, provide person-focused health education, and participate in regular care conferences
• The candidates should diagnose acute and chronic health conditions, provide outreach and transitional services for residents returning to the community, and liaise with discharge planning services for smooth transitions back to the LTCH
• The candidates should collaborate with physicians, the director of nursing and personal care, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, providing consultation and support in challenging clinical situations
• The candidates should understand the factors influencing the integration of the nurse practitioner role in long-term care settings in Canada, where “Resident” includes substitute decision-makers as appropriate, and the interdisciplinary health care team includes unregulated health care providers

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to participate in creating an organizational environment that supports the safety and quality of resident care, collaborative practice, professional growth and internal committees (e.g., Professional Advisory Committees, Quality Committee) and external committees
• The candidates should be able to identify, develop, and implement practice innovations in collaboration with the LTCH’s senior leadership team
• The candidates should be able to provide leadership and involve the interdisciplinary team in quality improvement initiatives and promote knowledge development of clinical staff by integrating best practices in resident care
• The candidates should be able to provide leadership in developing and implementing strategies to optimize the integration of illness and injury prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, rehabilitation, and restorative care activities
• The candidates should be able to participate with the senior leadership team in program planning to meet the needs of short and long-term residents and residents of varying age groups
• The candidates should be able to provide formal and informal teaching and coaching in the management of clinical care to interdisciplinary team members, serving as a resource person, educator, and role model, and contributing to the performance appraisals of registered nursing staff
• The candidates should be able to participate in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends in resident care outcomes and professional nursing practice issues to determine priorities for educational programming and identify and implement research-based innovations for improving resident care
• The candidates should be able to contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating learning resources and health education programs for residents, families, and substitute decision-makers
• The candidates should be able to engage in evidence-informed practice by critically appraising and applying relevant research and theory in providing health-care services
• The candidates should be able to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team and/or the community to identify research opportunities and to conduct and/or support research
• The candidates should be able to act as a change agent through knowledge translation and dissemination of new knowledge, which may include formal presentations, publication, informal discussions, and the development of best practices, policies, and procedures

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

Extendicare is a key player in senior care services. It offers long-term care, retirement living, and home health care solutions. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, Extendicare provides personalized and compassionate care, contributing to the reliability and excellence of the senior care industry.