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Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse (RN), Not for Profit – Long Term Care
Etobicoke, Ontario
About:
The St. Demetrius (Ukrainian Catholic) Development Corporation is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing compassionate, culturally-sensitive care, home and services to seniors. We are comprised of a 152 bed long-term care home in the heart of Etobicoke and a 259 unit independent seniors apartment. We also offer a wide range of community programs and services to seniors living in the community.
The Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre is a 152 bed long-term care home committed to honouring the diversity among our residents and to creating a caring environment. We are sensitive and respectful of the cultural and spiritual needs of everyone we serve. Our resident-centred care and services philosophy acknowledges the uniqueness of each resident and aligns with our corporate Vision, Mission and Values, as well as Ontario’s Residents’ Bill of Rights. We recognize and honour our residents’ right for autonomy, to share their life stories and to maintain their chosen lifestyle.
The resident and family, as core members of the interdisciplinary care team, are the primary contributors to the residents’ individualized Plan of Care. Our interdisciplinary resident care and services team ensures that our innovative services are responsive and appropriate for each resident. Our care and services philosophy is demonstrated through our integrated programs of care modalities, therapies and services that address the total well-being of each resident. Our team is committed to working with each resident to achieve his/her maximum potential. We encourage and support our residents’ involvement within our Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre community as well as engagement in activities in our local community.
Position Overview:
The Attending Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports directly to the Director of Care or Executive Director and is also accountable to the Medical Director for meeting the long-term care home’s (LTCH) policies, procedures and protocols for medical services. The Attending NP is a primary care provider to residents and works within her/his legislative scope of practice as described and outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the resident and family/care giver and the health care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of each resident’s plan of care
- Provides leadership and mentorship to long-term care home staff that enhances their knowledge, assessment skills and ability to care for residents in place
- Leads and collaborates in research, education and evidence-based practice initiatives to optimize the resident, long-term care home and health system outcomes
- Maintains confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner, consistent with professional expectations
- Is a member of the primary care team and seeks appropriate consultation as required
- Engages in ongoing professional development, maintains clinical competence and currency with legislation affecting her /his practice
- Develops in-depth expertise in leadership and care of older persons
- Provides comprehensive primary care to residents as part of the interdisciplinary health care team
- Performs a person-centered health assessment of residents on admission, annually and as needed (including quarterly medication reviews)
- Conducts person-centered comprehensive health histories and collaborates with the resident and family to develop a person-centered plan of care
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a registered nurse in the extended class (primary/health care of adult) and entitled to practice
- Post graduate education and experience in gerontology (an asset)
- Specialty certification in gerontological nursing (an asset)
- Post-graduate certificate and experience in palliative care (an asset)
- Demonstrates knowledge of legislation and standards and adheres to all legislation required
Compensation:
- A compensation package has been designed to attract star performers.
Please apply in confidence to:
Christine Melnyk
Maxwell Management Group Ltd.
christine@maxwellmanagementgroup.com
1-855.305.4078 ext. 214
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