Nurse Practitioner

Bayshore Health Care is a leading provider of home and community health care services in Canada. We are currently hiring a full‑time Nurse Practitioner to join our Transitional Care Unit in Amherstview, Ontario, supporting seniors transitioning from hospital to community.

• Support the needs of patient populations with innovative approaches to care delivery.
• Provide comprehensive primary care as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on creating person‑centered plans of care.
• Review and update primary care activities in line with organizational goals and projected outcomes.
• Promote evidence‑based practice through the use of the latest research‑based guidelines.
• Ensure the provision of safe, evidence‑based, cost‑effective, patient and family‑centered care.
• Identify and implement appropriate clinical documentation and record‑keeping practices.
• Keep up to date with health‑related policy and implement changes to positively impact patient care.
• Participate in ongoing quality monitoring and improvement.
• Create and maintain an exceptional quality program.
• Create an environment that builds on the principles of an integrated team approach.

• Completion of a recognized Primary Care or Adult Nurse Practitioner program with a minimum of 3 years of geriatric experience.
• Ability to prescribe controlled substances as authorized by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Master of Nursing degree.
• Current Extended Class certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Sound working knowledge of hospital nursing functions and current needs in nursing, health care and geriatric care.
• Previous experience in clinical work with geriatric clients, including diagnosis and staging of dementia.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, experience with written documentation, care plans and dictation.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well within an inter‑professional team and foster effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality.
• Expert wound care and IV skills.

Kingston, Ontario.

Bayshore Health Care is committed to a high‑quality and safe environment for both staff and clients. New hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID‑19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu, etc., depending on provincial regulations. Medical exemptions or other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. We create a culture of belonging where individual differences are embraced and celebrated through programs, resources and policies that support each individual's purpose, potential and wellbeing.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.