DEPARTMENT:
MEDICINE/EMERGENCY
POSITION LOCATION:
SOUTHAMPTON
UNION AFFILIATION:
ONA
STATUS:
FULL-TIME
WAGE RATE:
$59.77 - $77.87
The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advance practice prepared nurse who functions in an expanded nursing role within an interprofessional practice model, under the guidance of the Southampton physician group. She/he will report to the Program Manager of the Southampton hospital. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for working collaboratively with the interprofessional team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The NP will use advanced knowledge, skill, and judgement when providing care and will work to identify solutions for complex health-care issues for patients within the Acute In-Patient program while supporting ALC patients awaiting Long Term Care placement and Palliative Care. The NP will assist with patients within his/her scope of practice in the Emergency Department working in conjunction with the Emergency Department Physician. The Nurse Practitioner provides patient care in accordance with legislative acts and frameworks guiding Nurse Practitioner practice including those from the GBHS hospital guidelines, policies and medical directives, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professionals Act, 1991 (RHPA), the Public Hospitals Act, 1990 (PHA), the Nursing Act, 1991, and professional practice standards. Within the scope of these acts and frameworks, the Nurse Practitioner will demonstrate competency to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures as appropriate.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
Master’s Degree in Nursing required
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
Adult or Primary Health Care Specialty Certificate
Successful completion of College of Nurses of Ontario approved education to prescribe controlled substances
Current BLS certificate required
Current ACLS certificate required
Acute in-patient care experience an asset
Sound clinical background and strong health assessment and diagnostic skills
Strong skillset in Palliative Approach to care, or willingness to train and build skillset
Advanced current knowledge of nursing theory, nursing philosophy, educational theory and Research
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership abilities and critical thinking
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team
Self-directed with demonstrated creativity, flexibility and initiative skills
Demonstrated experience in collaborative development of clinical service programs
Knowledge and experience utilizing the principles of chronic disease self-management
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and use of vehicle to travel
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate patient and program needs
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Preferred
Three (3) years or more related clinical experience in acute care
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MEDICINE/EMERGENCY
POSITION LOCATION:
SOUTHAMPTON
UNION AFFILIATION:
ONA
STATUS:
FULL-TIME
WAGE RATE:
$59.77 - $77.87
The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advance practice prepared nurse who functions in an expanded nursing role within an interprofessional practice model, under the guidance of the Southampton physician group. She/he will report to the Program Manager of the Southampton hospital. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for working collaboratively with the interprofessional team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The NP will use advanced knowledge, skill, and judgement when providing care and will work to identify solutions for complex health-care issues for patients within the Acute In-Patient program while supporting ALC patients awaiting Long Term Care placement and Palliative Care. The NP will assist with patients within his/her scope of practice in the Emergency Department working in conjunction with the Emergency Department Physician. The Nurse Practitioner provides patient care in accordance with legislative acts and frameworks guiding Nurse Practitioner practice including those from the GBHS hospital guidelines, policies and medical directives, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professionals Act, 1991 (RHPA), the Public Hospitals Act, 1990 (PHA), the Nursing Act, 1991, and professional practice standards. Within the scope of these acts and frameworks, the Nurse Practitioner will demonstrate competency to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures as appropriate.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
Master’s Degree in Nursing required
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
Adult or Primary Health Care Specialty Certificate
Successful completion of College of Nurses of Ontario approved education to prescribe controlled substances
Current BLS certificate required
Current ACLS certificate required
Acute in-patient care experience an asset
Sound clinical background and strong health assessment and diagnostic skills
Strong skillset in Palliative Approach to care, or willingness to train and build skillset
Advanced current knowledge of nursing theory, nursing philosophy, educational theory and Research
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership abilities and critical thinking
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team
Self-directed with demonstrated creativity, flexibility and initiative skills
Demonstrated experience in collaborative development of clinical service programs
Knowledge and experience utilizing the principles of chronic disease self-management
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and use of vehicle to travel
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate patient and program needs
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Preferred
Three (3) years or more related clinical experience in acute care
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