Nurse Practitioner
LHIN
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support homebound individuals receiving the services of Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) North West who do not have access to a clinician who completes home visits.
- Support patients who may or may not have access to a primary care practitioner but require a Nurse Practitioner to support a palliative approach to care and advanced pain and symptom management.
- Provide short term bridging for HCCSS patients who are vulnerable to admission/readmission to hospital with a clear plan to discharge the NP service.
- Membership, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (RN EC designation) / expectation to have RN EC registration and successful completion of the Nurse Practitioners’ exam set by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- CHPCN certification or commitment to obtain
- Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system
- Knowledge of direct care / care coordination models used in community health care organizations
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
- Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Proficiency in a Windows environment
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date
- Specialized education in palliative pain and symptom management
- LEAP certification
- Palliative / End of Life Care experience
- Awareness of Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation
- Complex Chronic Disease Management and Psychogeriatric care experience
- Advanced assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and collaborative practice with all care providers
- Ability to speak French or another second language
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
- Not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months prior to being hired;
- Hold a Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Begin employment no later than March 31, 2024;
- Commit to two-years of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by the employer; and
- Not simultaneously receive funds from the Ministry of Health for the Tuition Support Program for Nurses.