Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Lead Outreach Program

Mackenzie Health

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner within the Nurse-Led Outreach Team (NLOT) program applies advanced practice nursing expertise to provide comprehensive clinical care, including advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as education, consultation, and research in geriatrics. The role improves access to timely, evidence-based medical care for residents in long-term care homes within the Mackenzie Health Hospital catchment, helps decrease avoidable emergency department transfers and hospital admissions, and advances integrated, resident-centered care. It also supports stronger system partnerships, greater capacity and efficiency, reduced wait times and length of stay, and improved information exchange. The Nurse Practitioner contributes to safe, quality care by understanding and working within the scope of practice and associated accountabilities; consulting with or referring clients to other providers when needs exceed the practitioner’s scope or competence; advocating for clients; and collaborating with the health-care team to promote interprofessional, client-centered care at individual, organizational, and system levels. The role supports an inclusive and safe environment and requires readiness to provide both on-site and virtual consultations. The position may require work at any Mackenzie Health site and within 10 long-term care homes in Western York Region.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Current College of Nurses of Ontario certificate of competence as an RN (EC) Nurse Practitioner-Primary Health Care (PHCNP) or Nurse Practitioner-Adult (NP-Adult).
At least 2 years of current expertise in care of the adult medical population.
Advanced clinical knowledge and ability to implement evidence-based practice.
Strong desire and capacity to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills.
Excellent decision-making, problem-recognition, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Excellent computer literacy, including knowledge of Excel.
Excellent documentation skills and data collection ability.
Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
Demonstrated good attendance record and ability to maintain that standard.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others, including staff, patients, and families.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients in a challenging health-care environment.
Understanding of the contribution to patient and staff safety.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certifications related to the area of expertise.
National certification in Emergency and/or Gerontology Nursing from the Canadian Nurses Association.
Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical care, including advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as education, consultation, and research in geriatrics.
Improve access to timely, evidence-based medical care for residents of long-term care homes and help reduce avoidable emergency department transfers and hospital admissions.
Support integrated, resident-centered care, stronger system partnerships, increased capacity and efficiency, reduced wait times and length of stay, and enhanced information exchange.
Understand and follow the nurse practitioner scope of practice, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
Consult with or refer clients to other health-care providers when a client’s condition is outside the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice or individual competence.
Advocate for clients regarding therapeutic interventions, health-care access, the health-care system, and policy decisions affecting health and quality of life.
Collaborate with health-care team members to promote interprofessional, client-centered care at individual, organizational, and system levels.
Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment by complying with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
Provide both on-site and virtual consultations.
Work at any Mackenzie Health site and within the 10 long-term care homes in Western York Region, as required.
Take reasonable precautions and comply with hospital policies, health and safety legislation, best practices, and relevant mandatory education to support a healthy and safe workplace.
Model behaviours aligned with Mackenzie Health’s values of Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy and demonstrate behaviours consistent with its Commitment to Caring.