Nurse Practitioner Stroke Prevention Clinic
Humber River Health View all jobs
- Toronto, ON
- $63.66-79.12 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employee Group: ONAHourly Rate Range: $63.66 - $79.12Reporting Relationship: Manager, Ambulatory Medical ClinicsResponsibilities:
- Development and ongoing evaluation of the Stroke Prevention clinic
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the clinic
- Making service delivery/program changes in response to volumes and client needs
- Promoting stroke prevention best practices in the care of client that have experienced a suspected transient ischemic attack (TIA), minor non-disabling stroke, and/or have vascular risk factors.
- Triaging urgency of referrals using professional judgment and coordinating diagnostic and laboratory testing that are within the RN (EC) scope of practice by utilizing medical directives.
- Provide pharmacological interventions that include prescribing medications as per RN (EC) scope of practice and by implementation of medical directives.
- Initiate, renew, titrate and discontinue pharmacotherapy as appropriate to ensure vascular risk factors for stroke are well managed meeting stroke prevention guideline targets. Will evaluate outcomes of individual patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- In keeping with professional standards of practice, obtains and/or disseminates only that information which is relevant to meeting the client’s identified needs and with appropriate legal authorization, either in the form of signed consents or direct authorization from the client or designated substitute decision-maker.
- Utilizes expert communication skills by being a link between the client, consultants, resources and the referral source which may be required to coordinate the provision of service to the client.
- Work in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients and their families, colleagues and the work environment.
- Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards
- Master of Nursing Degree
- NP – Adult, RN(EC), Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience in geriatrics and/or community nursing services.
- Knowledge of geriatric psychiatry, community resources, crisis work and a working knowledge of the Regulated Health Profession Act, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act.
- Knowledge of the principles of adult education
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the provision of effective clinical consultation for the complex frail elderly.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish positive relationships with all staff, clients, families, and community agencies.
- Understanding of Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSPR).
- Excellent problem solving ability and critical thinking skills and able to work independently in collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Experienced in Program Development and evaluation and analysis of statistics
- Experience in Change Management an asset.
- Ability to adapt positively to changes.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft applications
- Strong knowledge of Quality improvement processes and LEAN process improvement
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.