Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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 Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate is required.
• Current certification in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
• Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
• 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.
• Minimum of three (3) years of NICU and Pediatric nursing experience within the last five (5) years.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the nursing process and its application (i.e. assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care).
• Proven 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 patient and family-centred care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative practice model as a member of an inter-professional team.
• 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 and care providers with concern and empathy, respect, 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 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

• National Certification Corporation (NCC) Board Certification as a Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant advanced nursing practices is preferred.
• Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes Is preferred.
• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide patient-centered care is preferred.
• Recent teaching experience of applicable NICU and Pediatric clinical education programs 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.
• Communicate with care providers about health assessment findings and diagnosis.
• 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 illness within a holistic model of care.
• Counsel clients and care providers on symptom management, health maintenance, pharmacotherapy, alternative therapies, rehabilitation strategies and other health programs.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with all members of the interdisciplinary 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.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies to promote health and prevent illness and injury.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and medical directives.
• Participate in pertinent evaluation and research studies related to patient’s healthcare, NP programs, practice and roles.
• Support/assist in the development of education with the Nurse Clinicians that are guided by the needs of the staff on the respective units.
• Support the Pediatrician on-call with patients presenting with complex care needs irrelevant of location.
• Participate in councils, meetings, committees as required and as appropriate to the role.
• Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
• Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
• 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.