Nurse Practitioner & Health Services Manager

Opportunity

The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

This position is located at Seaton Village, our new 200 bed long term care home, in Pickering, ON.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Nurse Practitioner & Health Services Manager will be responsible for collaborating with the Medical Director(s), other physicians and community services and agencies in the provision of primary health care for residents residing in the Home. Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Practice autonomously, offering the full scope of primary health care NP practice to ensure comprehensive assessment, analysis, treatment planning and evaluation of residents' care by diagnosing, prescribing, ordering and interpreting lab tests, x-rays, ultra sounds, etc.
• Collaborate and consult with other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of residents' plan of care
• Collaborate with the Director of Care in the provision and advancement of nursing services and the development of best practices
• Actively participate in the home's senior leadership team, as well as various internal meetings and committees such as but not limited to the medical advisory committee/pharmacy therapeutic meetings, professional practice committees, etc.
• Assist with the day-to-day human resources of departmental staff, which includes hiring, disciplining, training and coaching staff to ensure optimal performance
• Plan strategically and operationally to address the changing and increasingly complex care needs of the residents, as well as participate in research and quality improvement initiatives
• Effectively communicate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing staff, medical staff, allied health professionals, families, residents and professional colleagues
• Act as an educator ad clinical resource for administration, managers, staff, residents, families and the community, offering guidance on complex cases and supporting development and implementation of clinical policies and best practices
• Advocate for residents and families through health-teaching, promotion of evidence-based primary health care services and nurse care of older adults
• Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all corporate/divisional and home(s) specific policies and procedures
• Provide direct supervision to the Medication Management RN
• Manage the Behaviour Supports Ontario (BSO) team and provide oversight to the BSO program within the home
• Assist in quality improvement initiative within the home, specifically ER transfers and anti-psychotic reduction, as well as other initiatives in the home
• Assist with medication reconciliation of new and existing residents

The successful applicant will possess:

• Successful completion of the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (EC)
• Minimum of several years' experience in gerontological nursing and/or as a primary health care nurse practitioner preferred
• Current Membership in the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long Term Care (FLTC) Act and Regulations, College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, Pharmacy Standards and the Regulated Health Professionals Act
• Knowledge of Infection Control and Risk Management
• Current Canadian Gerontological Nursing certification or current plans to obtain certification
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