Nurse Practitioner, Part-Time, Greenwood Court

This is a Part-time position reporting to the Executive Director of Greenwood Court in Stratford, the Registered Nurse with Extended Class: RN(EC) privileges (Herein referred to as the Nurse Practitioner (NP), is a management position with the role of practitioner, consultant, educator and advocate. The RN(EC) practices autonomously, offering the full scope of primary health care nurse practitioner practice. He/she functions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the resident's plan of care.

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the Medical Director, other physicians and community services and agencies in the provision of primary health care.

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the Directors of Care and multi-disciplinary teams in the provision and advancement of nursing services, in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Nursing department.

Role Responsibilities:

• Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial Acts. Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the Operational policies of Greenwood Court.
• Working within the legislated scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, including diagnosing, prescribing, ordering, and interpreting lab test/x-rays/ultrasound as per regulations. Provides direct comprehensive care to residents with specialized and complex needs.
• Collaborates and consults with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive assessment, analysis, treatment planning and evaluation of resident's care.
• Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.
• Provides medical coverage on request of the Medical Directors and other physician staff.
• As a consultant, the RN(EC), assists, collaborates with, guides and supports staff with challenging clinical situations, provides nursing consultation for clinical policy and practice guideline development and implementation, collaborates with Management in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical policy and practice guidelines. Participates in professional nursing associations and other external agencies to further the development of nursing and provision of services to residents within the Home.
• As an Educator, the RN(EC), provides ongoing information to staff, resident and family, fostering involvement, choice and autonomy, and contributes to the planning, initiating, implementing and evaluation of educational programs and learning resources for residents, family, staff and community. The Nurse Practitioner participates in the identification, analysis, and interpretation of trends in client outcomes and professional nursing practice issues in order to determine priorities for educational programming for residents, family, staff, and community.
  
  The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the Director of Care in providing educational training on advanced nursing practice issues including new equipment. Provides preceptorship for students, especially student nurses practitioners.
• As an Advocate, the RN(EC), promotes evidence-based primary health care services and nursing care of older adults by collaborating with the Medical Directors, medical staff, RN's, and appropriate external agencies. Counsels and supports residents and substitute decision-makers and families regarding advanced care planning and consent to treatment issues. Participates in the identification, analysis, and interpretation of trends in care in order to assist the Homes, in collaboration with the residents and their caregivers, to determine and address health care priorities and related issues.
  
  Participates in pertinent evaluation and research studies related to the care of older adults and primary health care nurse practitioner programs.
• Participates in Management meeting on request, Professional Practice Committees, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees and appropriate Committees as required.
• Liaises with community services and agencies to ensure appropriate utilization of specialized services in the Homes.
• Protects own health and health…