Nurse Practitioner; NP Centennial Manor

Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Contract Full-time (FT) - Centennial Manor
Location: Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands

Job Description Nurse Practitioner - Contractor Mission:

As an independent contractor, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care to residents as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive primary care to residents.
• Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it.
• Conducts person-centered health assessment/physical of residents on admission with specified time frame.
• Comply with applicable provincial legislation pertaining to long-term care, Long-Term Care Homes Act 2007 & Regulation 79/10
• Participate in regular focused resident and family care conferences.
• Manages the care of residents by providing pharmacological, complementary and/or counseling interventions.
• Provides outreach and transitional services to LTCH residents who return to the community.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians, director of nursing and personal care nursing staff, interdisciplinary team and external resources regarding resident plan of care.
• Provides leadership and involves the interdisciplinary team in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides formal and informal teaching and coaching in the management of clinical care.

Qualifications:

• Master’s of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus
• Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing (NP Field) Diploma
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, preferably within the RN (Extended Class)
• 3 - 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in Long-term Care
• Innovative critical thinking with excellent communication, public speaking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning.
• Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess.
• Liability InsuranceWSIB Clearance Certificate
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
• TB Screening Complete What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, Para Med, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.#Extendicare Ont North Time  Type Part time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate,…