Nurse Practitioner

Purpose:

Function as a practitioner, consultant, educator and advocate in the implementation, evaluation and provision of high-quality, patient-centred care.  Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide specialized comprehensive geriatric assessment, analysis and treatment for older adults with multiple complex health needs and functional decline.

Standard Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with a specialty in Geriatric Nursing.
• Current Certificate of Registration as RN (EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the Geriatric Assessor Training course or equivalent is required.
• Core Indigenous Cultural Competency Training, Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) and the P.I.E.C.E.S Training program are required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support  (BCLS) certificate is required.
• Current certification in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Successful criminal reference check is required for vulnerable sector.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in specialized geriatric services and rehabilitation.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant advanced nursing practices.
• Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes.
• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide patient-centered care.
• Recent teaching experience of clinical education programs.

General Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate in-depth knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, care/ case management of frail older adults, disease process and symptom management, and advanced nursing practice and theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric best practice tools, including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Barthel Index, Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), Clock Drawing Test, Phonemic/Semantic Fluency, Mini-cog, Trails Making Test, Geriatric Depression Scale, and Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia.
• Demonstrated skills in the management of geriatric syndromes, including delirium, polypharmacy, falls and functional decline, acute/sub-acute cognitive changes, bowel/bladder, and nutrition/hydration problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chronic disease management in the older population.
• Proven leadership abilities with high levels of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts.
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community health resources and systems, community resources for older adults in Northern Ontario, and telemedicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to care of older adults.
• Demonstrated ability to assist clients with concern and empathy; respect confidentiality and privacy, communicate in a courteous and respectful manner, and consider intended audience.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage workload and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative practice model as a member of an inter-professional team.
• Demonstrated ability to teach others using the principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant acts, regulations, legislation and standards related to Occupational Health & Safety in the hospital setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous and Francophone culture.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
• Ability to travel between local sites and to the patient’s home.
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle is required.

Preference Given to:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is preferred.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

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