Nurse Practitioner; NP; Contractor

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Extendicare – Peterborough – Independent Contractor

Extendicare is a leading provider of seniors’ care across Canada, committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred health services. We seek an independent, collaborative, and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner who demonstrates advanced critical thinking, strong communication, and a commitment to excellence in geriatric care.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including health histories, mental status evaluations, and physical examinations.
• Integrate resident, family, and staff perspectives with nursing and allied health approaches and evidence‑based practice.
• Formulate and collaborate on acute and chronic diagnoses; consult with physicians when appropriate.
• Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests and make clinical decisions based on results.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Prescribe pharmacological and non‑pharmacological therapies.
• Foster therapeutic relationships that promote independence and well‑being.
• Adjust care plans based on resident outcomes.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, leadership, and community partners.
• Provide consultation and guidance to staff on complex clinical cases.
• Refer to dietitians, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members as needed.
• Participate in advisory committees and quality initiatives.
• Utilize strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Educate residents and families to support autonomy and informed decision‑making.
• Support staff education through identification of care trends.
• Mentor and guide team members and learners.

• Act as an innovator, advocate, and change agent.
• Contribute to the home’s mission, vision, values, and goals.
• Analyze resident care trends and advocate for system improvements.

• Participate in quality improvement, research, and practice evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with CNO standards and best practice guidelines.
• Maintain accountability for professional practice.

• Must hold RN Extended Class Not‑For‑Profit status with current and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Must hold a Master’s Degree with scope‑expansion/local post‑Master’s NP certificate (NP‑Adult or NP‑Primary Health Care).
• Must have professional liability insurance.
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