Nurse Practitioner - Acute Pain Service

Scarborough Health Network•Granbury, TX

9d•CA$71 - CA$79•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Professional Practice, the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Acute Pain and Preoperative Services (APS), is a member of the interdisciplinary team and works closely with anaesthesiology, surgical, and professional practice teams. The NP provides direct patient care, consultation and coordinates preoperative care in the Pre-Admission Clinic and acute pain services for adult and paediatric populations. The role also leads the implementation of the Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Best Practice Guideline (BPG) and advances pain-related knowledge translation across SHN. Based primarily at the General Hospital, the NP provides consultative services at the other SHN hospitals as needed. SHN NPs function in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to support the care needs of the patients and to educate and disseminate evidence-based practices for pain management. The APS NP will empower the interprofessional team through education, clinical support and the development of standards of care related to acute pain management.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) and completed an approved NP Education Program
Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing
Completed CNO council approved controlled substance education program
Active memberships in relevant professional organizations (RNAO, OPANA, ORNAC)
Current BCLS and ACLS
5 years of Surgery, and 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
Experience in mentoring, precepting and/or teaching
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationships
Proven patient and family centred skills
Demonstrated critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem recognition and resolution skills
Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality
Demonstrates values consistent with SHN's Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
Utilize the protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
Excellent work performance and attendance record

Nice To Haves

Additional certification or preparation in pain management preferred
Critical Care Certification preferred
Certification with CNA preferred

Responsibilities

Practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Practice Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the standards set out for Nurse Practitioners (RN-EC)
Assess, diagnose, intervene, monitor, educate, advocate, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients in collaboration with the interprofessional team
Uses Best Practice Guidelines, theoretical and clinical expertise in pain management to facilitate the provision of direct and indirect nursing care to patients with complex pain management needs within the organization.
Diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the scope of RN, extended class, while adhering to evidence-based practice
Engage in teaching with patients and families effectively utilising the teach-back method to promote uptake
Demonstrate knowledge of analgesic drugs, the pharmacology, evidence-based protocols, and experience implementing and monitoring effectiveness of analgesia for a variety of complex pain
Performs as a consultant, expert and resource for pain management
Take a leadership role in quality improvement initiatives, program development and evaluation, both locally and regionally
Collect and analyse data to evaluate and improve programs
Develop curriculums, resources and tools for nursing education
Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities or programs
Participate in research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, as appropriate
Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities or programs
Actively engage patients and families in the plan of care, respecting their values and beliefs and collaboratively carrying out the care plan