Nurse Practitioner - AgeCare London

AgeCare • London, ON

12d • CA$100,000 - CA$115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively on the delivery of resident care to meet individual needs within his/her level of competency. This role provides quality and safe resident care which helps to support and align resident needs. AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

Requirements

• Minimum one year clinical and/or working experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term Care nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice.

Nice To Haves

• Some leadership knowledge/experience is considered an asset.
• Certifications obtained or in progress that include gerontology, mental health, behavioral support, and palliative care are an asset.
• Working Knowledge of the; Long Term Care Act, Program Standards for Long Term Care, Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and Coroners Act, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and liaise with the MD, DOC and interdisciplinary team in care delivery.
• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate acute and chronic illness and other changes in resident’s conditions, prescribe treatments, diagnostics and follow up care.
• Support and advocate for residents’ best interests while engaging with the resident / family / substitute decision maker (SDM) regarding Care.
• Participate in resident care conferences.
• Provide clinical leadership to the LTC team members centered around the resident care needs which can include resident move in/out, hospital discharge planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pain management, dementia care and responsive behavior management.
• Participate in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends in resident care and professional nursing practice to determine priorities for educational programming for team members, residents, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed