Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Provide primary health care services to residents, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute and chronic conditions within full NP scope of practice.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments encompassing physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and functional dimensions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic investigations using evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centered plans of care in collaboration with residents, families, and Substitute Decision Makers (SDMs).
• Select and implement appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to optimize resident outcomes.
• Collaborate and liaise with physicians, Directors of Care, and interdisciplinary teams in care delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership related to resident admissions and discharges, hospital discharge planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pain management, dementia care, and responsive behaviour management.
• Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Promote resident safety by identifying risks, mitigating harm, and addressing adverse events.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of assessments, diagnoses, care plans, interventions, and resident responses.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, Quality Committee meetings, and organizational efforts to improve resident care and safety.
• Support education and mentorship of staff, residents, and families to promote best practices.
• Dedicate approximately 80% of the time to direct resident care and 20% to education, research, and quality initiatives.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage as required.
• Maintain continuing competence through active participation in the CNO Quality Assurance Program.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Nurse Practitioner specialization preferred.
• One (1) year of clinical experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or Long-Term Care nursing preferred.
• Availability to work on-site, including flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage.
• Working knowledge of applicable Long-Term Care legislation, regulations, and standards of practice.
• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and reaching.
• Classified as “Medium” physical demand per National Occupational Classification (NOC).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with frequent lifting or carrying of up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to manage physical and emotional demands in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Pay: $110,000 - 150,000 / year (Depending on experience and assignment)

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