Villa Colombo Nurse Practitioner- Part-Time

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Department: Resident Services

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 30 hours bi‑weekly, including alternate weekends

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employer: Villa Colombo Toronto, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6B 2P9

Villa Colombo Toronto is a 391‑bed long‑term care home in the heart of Toronto, committed to providing compassionate, resident‑centered care for older adults. As a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) and a General Member of the Eden Alternative, we implement evidence‑informed practices and innovative approaches that enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our team fosters a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow in their careers.

We are currently inviting applications for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Resident Services team. This position is unionized and governed by the ONA Collective Agreement.

Hourly rate: $59.16 – $70.04 per hour (all new hires start at the starting rate, in accordance with the ONA Collective Agreement)

• Shift premiums in accordance with the ONA Collective Agreement
• Comprehensive benefits package or percentage in lieu of benefits, where applicable
• Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Minimum one year clinical and/or working experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long‑term care nursing.
• Leadership knowledge and/or experience considered an asset.
• Certifications in gerontology, mental health, behavioral support, and palliative care are an asset.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice.
• Working knowledge of the Long Term Care Act, Program Standards for Long Term Care, Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and Coroners Act; being available on site is required.
• Ability to speak Italian is an asset.

• Provide clinical leadership support for the home’s interdisciplinary team to offer proactive screening and assessment, timely episodic care, specialist referrals, follow‑up care, ongoing chronic disease management, palliative and end‑of‑life care.
• Provide leadership and mentoring support to staff to enhance their knowledge, assessment skills and ability to care for residents, optimizing resident health outcomes.
• Provide care for a select group of residents in consultation with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in developing and delivering clinical skills education for staff, residents and families.
• Create an organizational environment that supports safety and quality of resident care and life, collaborative practice, and professional growth.
• Maintain current knowledge of care‑related practice, issues and activities at Villa Colombo.
• Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to identify and implement clinical best practices, develop and roll out projects and initiatives, and disseminate evidence‑based literature to employees.
• Provide input into staff performance and implement performance plans.
• Participate in orientation/training to ensure ongoing development of clinical skills and commitment to philosophy, values, policies, and practices.
• Identify, analyze and interpret trends in resident care and professional nursing practice to determine priorities for educational programming for team members, residents and families.
• Develop linkages with external partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in Quality Committee meetings; lead and support CQI projects and initiatives and implement Clinical Quality Improvement Plans.
• Evaluate outcomes of care and quality programs and recommend changes in consultation with Director of Resident Services, Medical Director, and attending physicians.
• Attend and/or support internal and external committees as required.
• Ensure competencies and clinical practice are within standards, practice guidelines, and policies of the Ministry of Long‑Term Care, Villa Colombo and the College of Nurses.
• Obtain…