Nurse Practitioner -M Neuro/Stroke RN

Trillium Health Partners•Mississauga, ON

8d•CA$69 - CA$82•Onsite

About The Position

Trillium Health Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced Stroke Nurse Practitioner to join their team at the Mississauga Hospital Site, which is the regional stroke centre. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to stroke patients, from acute management to rehabilitation and follow-up care. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care. The Regional Stroke Nurse Practitioner (RSNP) is an integrated member of the stroke team and works in collaboration with all professionals on the Comprehensive Stroke Unit. The RSNP will also support the West GTA Stroke Network with education and mentoring. Reporting to the Director of the Neuro/MSK, the RSNP is an advanced practice nurse whose role is comprised of five domains of practice including clinical practice, leadership, collaboration, research and consultation. The RSNP supports the Stroke/Neurology program by performing advanced patient care assessments and coordinating care for patients with complex co-morbidities, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, pain and symptom management, and patient education in an in-patient setting and in the future, the Regional Stroke Prevention Clinic. The RSNP engages in clinical mentoring and/or other academic activities through clinical appointment with an academic institution. The RSNP works in a collaborative practice model with physicians, nurses and inter-professional team members to provide quality care to patients and their families to achieve quality clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice. The RSNP is committed to continuous learning by attending EVT/Stroke Rounds and participating in NP focused education curriculum provided by the neurology team. In partnership with Physician and administrative leadership team develops the policy and practice standards to support one patient experience across the organization. The RSNP provides a key leadership role in evaluating quality of care and patient outcomes within the Stroke Program, in partnership with physicians and other members of the inter-professional team. The RSNP identifies quality initiatives that will strengthen practice within the Stroke Program. The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership and assists with professional development of team members through mentoring and participating in formal and informal education initiatives. The RNSP will work with acute stroke patients in collaboration with stroke neurologist and stroke GIM to provide case management, navigation and facilitate communication of patient information for effective patient flow and transition throughout the hospital, support best practices and evidence-based care for stroke patients in the emergency, diagnostic and interventional radiology, critical care unit, step-down unit, inpatient unit and Comprehensive Stroke Unit (CSU) and triage to appropriate destination, and mentor nurses on CSU supporting knowledge translation of Stroke Best Practices creating an environment of excellence. Assisting with performing assessment/treatment of general neurology patients as time permits.

Requirements

Minimum Master’s level nurse practitioner preparation required
Current registration in the Extended Class with College of Nurses of Ontario (Successful completion of Ontario NP-Adult Extended Class examination) required
Minimum of 3-5 experience in direct acute stroke focus/neurology patient management required
Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
Must be able to practice independently and interdependently
Demonstrated leadership to advance the practice of nursing and inter-professional practice to achieve established goals
Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with patients, families, physicians and inter-professional team members
Demonstrated use of theory and research to enable evidence-based practice
Experience with research methodology, program planning and evaluation
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Satisfactory performance and reliable attendance required