Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department
About The Position
The EMEREGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER demonstrates autonomy while assuming and having sole accountability and the authority to independently communicate a diagnosis, prescribe drugs and order a range of diagnostic tests, the principal responsibilities include: utilizing and demonstrating advanced knowledge and decision making skills to conduct comprehensive assess, diagnose and manage the care of patients; planning and implementing strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families and groups; delivering, coordinating and participating in educational and professional development activities/programs. The EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER will also provide coverage (as required) for UHN’s Virtual Emergency Department, providing care to patients through video visits for urgent, non-life threatening issues via same day online bookings.
Requirements
- Completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing (or one semester from completion).
- Registered Nurse (EC) certification complete or pending.
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending.
- Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Membership in the Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) organizations relevant to the role.
- Experience in nursing research methodology.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
- Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task.
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
- Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
- Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
- Evidence of strong assessment skills and the ability to predict changes in patient status.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize process of planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
- Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision-making skills.
- Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model.
- Program planning and evaluation methodology skills.
- Commitment to collaborative practice.
- Ability to utilize information technology.
- Experience in a triage role in an emergency department setting.
Nice To Haves
- Canadian Nurses Association certification in Emergency Nursing preferred.
- Five (5) years experience in Emergency Services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilizing and demonstrating advanced knowledge and decision making skills to conduct comprehensive assessments.
- Diagnose and manage the care of patients.
- Planning and implementing strategies to promote health
- Prevent illness with individuals, families and groups.
- Delivering, coordinating and participating in educational and professional development activities/programs.
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
