Nurse Practitioner, Medical Program & Specialized Geriatric Services J1125-0421

Position: Nurse Practitioner, Medical Program & Specialized Geriatric Services - FT(J1125-0421)

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner, Medical Program & Specialized Geriatric Services - FT(J)

Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission:
People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Medical Program
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse in the extended class (EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) who has obtained additional education (Master’s degree). NPs have a legislated scope of practice that is beyond that of a Registered Nurse in the general class: the authority for NPs to initiate and perform controlled acts is subject to the limits and conditions outlined in the Nursing Act (1991) and the CNO standards of practice.

The Nurse Practitioner demonstrates advanced knowledge, skill, and judgment in providing care to patients that is consistent with current College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards for Nurse Practitioners and the current competencies defined by the Canadian Nurses Association Competencies for Nurse Practitioners.

As an NP you will provide specialized and advanced nursing care for the in-patients within the Medical program and Specialized Geriatric Services. You will collaborate with the interprofessional team and most responsible provider to help patients and their families’ transition across the health care continuum.

You will be expected to perform comprehensive nursing assessments and geriatrics consultations for patients with complex and challenging health care needs across programs. You will assume a leadership role and collaborate with the broader health care team and community partners in managing complex and challenging patient care situations.

In this role you will work in partnership with program leadership and front-line staff to develop, implement and evaluate best practices in geriatrics care across the organization. You will initiate and participate in professional and organizational activities to advance nursing practice and facilitate improved patient care outcomes.

On a practical level, you will

• Work within an in-patient, outpatient, and outreach settings. This role will offer the candidate an opportunity to provide rotational NP coverage across care settings and across the care continuum. Timing of transition to providing coverage for outpatient/outreach programs within Specialized Geriatric Services will be determined by the candidate’s experience and skills competency.

• Perform comprehensive nursing/medical history, physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient’s status, and development and implementation of a plan of care to address identified needs of patients across the Medical Program.

• Provide direct, specialized care and/or consultation to patients, families, health care professionals, and community partners in situations where advanced nursing expertise is required (e.g., complex patient situations with unpredictable outcomes).

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team across the care continuum and healthcare sectors in identifying goals of care and advance end of life care planning.

• Provide leadership in establishing and meeting goals related to nursing and clinical practice; accountable to align…