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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Certificate of Registration as RN (Extended Class) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Non-violent crisis intervention is required.
• Current specialty certificate in Adult is required.
• Completed the approved controlled substances education for Nurse Practitioner.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an addictions service role.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant advanced nursing practices.
• Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes.
• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide client-centered care.
• Experience in providing care of individuals struggling with addictions and substance use disorders.
• Experience in the implementation of trauma informed care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social determinants of health and how these can impact marginalized populations.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate in-depth knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health management, health promotion, disease/injury prevention and other relevant biomedical and psychosocial theories to provide comprehensive health services with a particular focus on addictions service care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care particularly related to addictions service provision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based practices of harm reduction philosophies and recovery principles.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with high levels of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts.
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated health assessment/clinical skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant acts, regulations, legislation and standards related to Occupational Health and Safety in the hospital setting.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage workload and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assist clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy, communicate in a courteous and respectful manner, and consider intended audience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of trauma informed, culturally safe care provision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative practice model as a member of an inter-professional team.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
• Ability to travel between local sites.
• Flexible hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is preferred.
• Training or experience in culturally safe care provision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously, offering the full scope of Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Practice Standard: Nurse Practitioner, and provincial and federal legislation.
• Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Federal Acts and consistent with the operational policies of HSN.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments to diagnose health/illness conditions, working within the legislated scope of an NP with a specific focus on addictions medical support.
• Provide evidence based treatment for youth (sixteen and under) and adult clients presenting with addictions and/or concurrent disorders.
• Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial support for individuals who are acutely intoxicated and/or withdrawing from a variety of substances.
• Communicate with clients about health assessment findings and diagnosis as required.
• Consult, refer and collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team and community services as required.
• Provide direct comprehensive care to clients to manage acute and chronic addictions within a holistic model of care.
• Counsel clients on harm reduction, withdrawal, and craving symptom management, health maintenance, pharmacotherapy, alternative therapies, psychosocial rehabilitation strategies and other health programs.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of addictions care strategy across the addictions service programs.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team and community agencies.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams and other healthcare providers and sectors and community members to determine and address healthcare priorities and related issues.
• Delegate tasks to clinical staff as required.
• Assess population health trends and patterns and participate in designing services that promote harm reduction philosophies and healthy living.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, policies and procedures as well as medical directives for addictions services programs.
• Participate in pertinent evaluation and research studies related to the withdrawal management service and other addictions services at HSN.
• Attend Nurse Practitioner Professional Council Meetings, and as required, sit on and attend board, various committees and meetings as required.
• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
• Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
• Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
• Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
• Perform other duties as required.