Nurse Practitioner-Renal Program

POSITION SUMMARY

Nurse Practitioners competencies build and expand upon the competencies of RNs in the General Class. NPs have, and demonstrate in practice, the competencies to use their legislated authority to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures. NPs may practice in a wide range of practice settings, including hospital in-patients, out-patient clinics and community-based clinics. In all settings, the focus of practice is health promotion, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal functioning (Nursing Act 1990).

All NPs collaborate with physicians, other members of the inter‑professional team, patients and families to provide evidence‑informed care that is grounded in professional, ethical and legal standards. The NP integrates his/her 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 and patient/family‑centered care. NP practice is characterized by the simultaneous integration and blending of competencies at a level of complexity that reflects the NP's highly developed critical thinking skills, clinical nursing experience, and advanced education.

• Masters in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN‑NP) or Masters of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post‑Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required
• Completion of NP‑PHC program (Baccalaureate level) prior to 2000 from an accredited university program and a Masters in Nursing (alternatively, Masters in relevant health care field)
• Appointment or eligible for appointment with a School of Nursing in an academic institution
• Mandatory Liability Insurance that meets CNO requirements for NPs (=$5 million dollar coverage per setting)
• Regulated health professional registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the RN (EC) class with no restrictions on registration or professional practice hearings pending.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Experience working in an acute care setting, tertiary level and teaching organization, preferred.
• Successful completion of a CNO‑approved course to legally enable prescribing of controlled substances
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training is preferred
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and expertise in the specified clinical service area of hire
• Demonstrated leadership, self‑directed, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and ethical responsibilities relating to scope of practice and healthcare
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated effective conflict management/ resolution skills
• Demonstrated data management for evaluation, interpretation and process change.

• 1‑3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
• 3‑5 years of relevant Nephrology, Transplant or Acute medicine experience
• CNA Certification in Nephrology preferred
• Additional specialty education in Advanced Wound Care Management preferred

• The support NP provides interim coverage within all areas of the renal program including Hemodialysis, Inpatient Nephrology and Renal Transplant Clinic as coverage is required for various types and lengths of current NP leaves.
• Each renal setting includes management of primary patient load and collaboration with respective Nephrologists and allied health care teams.

Practices in accordance with federal and provincial/territorial legislation, CNO standards of practice and guidelines, and SJHH’s policies. Incorporates knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients/families/clients and in the evaluation of outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of…