Nurse Practitioner, Long Term Care, Full-Time
About The Position
Our Village of Millers Creek, in Ajax has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time NURSE PRACTITIONER to join their village team. The Nurse Practitioner will support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of clinical care to our residents. NPs are focused on quality resident care and act as an educator and clinician in developing a multi-disciplinary Village team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide a focus on clinical quality improvement outcomes, working with and supporting the inter-disciplinary teams in working towards targets in improvement. The Nurse Practitioner will provide support and guidance in completing assessments, ordering, interpreting, and communication diagnostic testing and procedures, provide support for and lead resident centred palliative care services, and participate in the clinical review of Village quality initiatives. Nurse Practitioners at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care to our residents and provide specialized clinical services and expertise. They support clinical programs and quality of life initiatives and strive to continuously improve the quality-of-care services provided to our residents.
Requirements
- Hold a current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Have experience completing comprehensive geriatric assessments
- Hold a current Heart Save Level of CPR
- Maintain a Current AIS Certification
- Experience leading, coaching and mentoring care professionals in a healthcare setting
- Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
- Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the role
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation and regulations applicable to the long-term care sector, including the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and Health & Safety
Responsibilities
- Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of clinical care to our residents.
- Act as an educator and clinician in developing a multi-disciplinary Village team.
- Provide a focus on clinical quality improvement outcomes, working with and supporting the inter-disciplinary teams in working towards targets in improvement.
- Provide support and guidance in completing assessments, ordering, interpreting, and communication diagnostic testing and procedures.
- Provide support for and lead resident centred palliative care services.
- Participate in the clinical review of Village quality initiatives.
- Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care to our residents and provide specialized clinical services and expertise.
- Support clinical programs and quality of life initiatives.
- Strive to continuously improve the quality-of-care services provided to our residents.
Benefits
- Ongoing training
- Personal & Professional Growth Opportunities
- Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Discounts at Village Services
- Team appreciation events
- Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
- Retirement Savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
