Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Full time, Contractor, York

Extendicare • Sudbury, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As an independent contractor, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care to residents as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. They are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by their mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Extendicare operates a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), delivers over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provides group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better. The company's mission is to help people live better by promoting quality of life, creating remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members, and continuously measuring, improving, and publicly sharing performance. Their vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Extendicare values customers and team members, treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion, and taking pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on them.

Requirements

• Master’s of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
• Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing (NP Field) Diploma
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience
• Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.
• Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
• Liability Insurance
• WSIB Clearance Certificate
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
• TB Screening Complete

Nice To Haves

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, preferably within the RN (Extended Class)
• 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in Long-term Care

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive primary care to residents.
• Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it.
• Conducts person-centered health assessment/physical of residents on admission with specified time frame.
• Comply with applicable provincial legislation pertaining to long-term care, Long-Term Care Homes Act 2007 & Regulation 79/10
• Participate in regular focused resident and family care conferences.
• Manages the care of residents by providing pharmacological, complementary and/or counseling interventions.
• Provides outreach and transitional services to LTCH residents who return to the community.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians, director of nursing and personal care nursing staff, interdisciplinary team and external resources regarding resident plan of care.
• Provides leadership and involves the interdisciplinary team in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides formal and informal teaching and coaching in the management of clinical care.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.
• A comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees