Job Title: Job Type: Location: Closing Date: Salary: Shifts:
Position Summary
- Work within an in-patient, outpatient, and outreach settings. This role will offer the candidate an opportunity to provide rotational NP coverage across care settings and across the care continuum. Timing of transition to providing coverage for outpatient/outreach programs within Specialized Geriatric Services will be determined by the candidate's experience and skills competency.
- Perform comprehensive nursing/medical history, physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient's status, and development and implementation of a plan of care to address identified needs of patients across the Medical Program.
- Provide direct, specialized care and/or consultation to patients, families, health care professionals, and community partners in situations where advanced nursing expertise is required (e.g., complex patient situations with unpredictable outcomes).
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team across the care continuum and healthcare sectors in identifying goals of care and advance end of life care planning.
- Provide leadership in establishing and meeting goals related to nursing and clinical practice; accountable to align goals with the strategic direction of the Program and the organization.
- Initiate and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for identification and management of medical issues as authorized through medical directives when required.
- Participate in the development and advancement of best practice standards in seniors care across the organization in alignment with the strategic direction set forth by the organization and the NYGH Seniors Care Framework.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and external partners in the assessment and monitoring of patients with cognitive impairment and/or responsive behaviors and the take on a leadership role in the development and execution of individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in establishing community Behavioral Support linkages in long-term care facilities, community service agencies, and Home and Community Care in order to achieve effective and sustainable discharge planning as patients transition back to the community.
- Work in collaboration with community providers to ensure home-based services are in place to meet the needs of individuals and families.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the organizations that are serviced.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of clinical service programs in collaboration with the Program Director and Director of Professional Practice.
- Engage in or conducts nursing research and participates in interprofessional research projects, as required.
- Engage in scholarly activities, such as presentations and publications.
Qualifications
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Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), within the RN (Extended Class) and is a member in good standing required.
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Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program (or equivalent) required.
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CNA certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing and/or Gerontology an asset
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Certification in Hospital and Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners (or equivalent) an asset
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Completion of specialized courses such as PIECES, GPA, or Montessori, is an asset.
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Eligibility for cross appointment with Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto or another academic institution
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Membership in relevant professional organizations (ie. NPAO, RNAO) an asset.
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Minimum of 3-5 years clinical nursing experience in acute care medicine, geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, and/or chronic disease management required.
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Previous experiences as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class working in acute care an asset
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Experience in dementia care and management of patients with responsive behaviors an asset
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Experience with developing and leading quality improvement projects and implementation of evidence-based practices
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multitask.
- Integrate program planning and evaluation skills into education activities.
- Ability to work effectively, independently, and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
- Self-directed and motivated to creatively find solutions to patient care and systems issues.
- Demonstrates effective mentorship, coaching, and facilitation skills to foster the professional development of others.
- Incorporates knowledge of teaching and learning principles into daily work
- Demonstrated competence in the use of standardized geriatric and geriatric psychiatry assessment tools
- Demonstrated academic involvement (teaching/research).
- Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle is required
What We Offer How to Apply
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
North York General Hospital
