Nurse Practitioner - Markham

Trevor Frances Recruitment • Markham, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trevor Frances Recruitment is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a leadership role within a respected long-term care organization. This position offers the chance to practice to your full scope, make a significant impact on seniors' lives, and collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and an interdisciplinary team. The role involves delivering resident-centered care, promoting clinical excellence, and driving quality improvement initiatives across multiple long-term care facilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about gerontology, evidence-based practice, leadership, and mentoring.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class - Primary Health Care or Adult).
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MScN).
• Demonstrated experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or extensive experience in geriatric or long-term care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent conflict resolution and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PointClickCare (or similar electronic health record systems).
• Knowledge of current legislation, best practices, and standards related to Long-Term Care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Long-Term Care or geriatrics.
• Gerontological Nursing certification.
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care education or certification.
• GPA, PIECES, or other seniors-focused education.
• Fluency in Chinese is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and ongoing management of residents.
• Practice autonomously within the Nurse Practitioner scope while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care plans.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
• Coordinate referrals, consultations, virtual care, and specialist services.
• Support smooth transitions for residents returning from hospital.
• Champion palliative and end-of-life care.
• Advocate for residents and families while ensuring exceptional quality of care.
• Serve as a key member of the Centre Management Team.
• Partner with nursing leadership to support staff performance and probationary reviews.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practice implementation.
• Participate in policy, procedure, medical directive, and protocol development.
• Act as a clinical resource for complex resident care situations.
• Promote evidence-informed decision making throughout the organization.
• Mentor and coach Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers, and students.
• Identify educational opportunities and deliver clinical teaching.
• Support staff in integrating current research and best practices into daily care.
• Develop educational resources for residents, families, and caregivers.
• Participate in clinical research and knowledge translation.
• Evaluate resident outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to presentations, publications, and professional practice initiatives.
• Support organizational quality management projects and nursing excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior