Nurse Practitioner Finch Reactivation Care Centre (Alternate Level of Care)

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$65 - CA$81•Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join their team at the Finch Reactivation Care Centre, an Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facility. As North America's first fully digital hospital, Humber River Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise, serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto. Equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, focusing on clinical excellence, optimizing care through technology, and community connection. This role is part of a new Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Reactivation Care Centre opening in December 2017, where Humber River Health will be an occupying hospital. The Nurse Practitioner will work in a newly designated ALC facility, delivering high-quality, safe care.

Requirements

Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Masters of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required.
Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (EC) as an NP (adult) or NP (primary health care) required.
1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.
3-5 years of relevant Acute medicine or Primary Care experience.
BCLS required.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders.
Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology.
Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands.
Demonstrates an ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations.
Embraces a philosophy of patient and family centered care.
Demonstrates leadership in clinical excellence.
Assesses and provides services to clients, families and communities.
Provides comprehensive health services encompassing: Identification and management of chronic stable conditions, Prevention of disease and injuries, Health promotion and education, Continuity of care, Support.
Advanced nursing assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics.
Effective patient/family counseling skills.
Excellent organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of initiative and self-direction.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

CNA Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset.
Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred.
Demonstrated experience in Adult education an asset.
Clinical specialty organizational membership: RNAO (required), CANO or ONS also preferred.
Experience in Case Management preferred.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

Integration of best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for a select patient population.
Identification of areas of improvement to promote ongoing quality assurance, plans, implements, evaluates and reports on outcomes.
Evaluation of outcomes for the programs and make recommendations for change in consultation with Program Director, Manager and Physician Leader.
Development of linkages with external partners as appropriate to ensure continuity of care.
Provision of care for a select group of patients in consultation with Physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Evaluation of outcomes of patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
In keeping with professional standards of practice, obtains and/or disseminates only that information which is relevant to meeting the client’s identified needs and with appropriate legal authorization, either in the form of signed consents or direct authorization from the client or designated substitute decision-maker.
Utilization of expert communication skills by being a link between the client, consultants, resources and the referral source which may be required to coordinate the provision of service to the client.
Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients and their families, colleagues and the work environment.
Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards.
Assists in the training and development of staff specific to the patient population for specialized clinics.
Provides input into staff performance related to the patient specific clinics.

Benefits

Greater Toronto’s Top Employers recognition
Supportive work environment with evidence-based leadership
Culture of staff, physician, and volunteer engagement
Involvement in research and academic collaboration through Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN)
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Values of compassion, professionalism, and respect
Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace
Opportunities for individuals from all equity-deserving groups
Compliance with Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process