Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Lead Outreach Program

• Understanding scope of practice of the nurse practitioner along with responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Consulting with and/or referring clients to other health-care providers at any point in the care continuum when the client’s condition is not within the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice or the individual nurse practitioner’s competence.
• Advocating for clients in relation to therapeutic interventions, health care access, the health care system and policy decisions that affect health and quality of life.
• Collaborating with members of the health care team to provide and promote interprofessional client-centered care at the individual, organizational and system levels.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN (EC) - Nurse Practitioner-Primary Health Care (PHCNP) or Nurse Practitioner-Adult (NP-Adult)
• Minimum of 2 years of current expertise in the care of the adult medical population

• Specialty certifications related to the area of expertise.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and implementation of evidenced based practice.
• A strong desire and capacity to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
• Excellent computer literacy including knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent documentation skills and data collection.
• Valid driver’s license and availability of a car.
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.
• Proven attendance record.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrates understanding of contribution to patient and staff safety.
• Prepared to provide both on-site and virtual consultations.

• National certification in Emergency and / or Gerontology Nursing from the Canadian Nurses Association.
• Membership in Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario and Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario.

• This position is represented by ONA

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