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Job Title:

NURSE PRACTITIONER, TFT

Posted Date:

6/1/2023

Closing Date:

6/7/2023

Functional Discipline:

MEDICAL

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 32940BH

JOB TITLE: NURSE PRACTITIONER, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: ALC/COMPLEX CARE UNIT
LOCATION: WELLAND HOSPITAL SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; MON-FRI 8 HOUR DAYS

POSTING DATE: 01 JUNE 2023
CLOSING DATE: 07 JUNE 2023

UNION: ONTARIO NURSES' ASSOCIATION
WAGE RANGE: $54.080 to $61.65

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for ongoing assessment, planning, management and treatment of patients functioning as a member of the medicine team in collaboration with Physician partners. The Nurse Practitioner will report directly to the Site Director and will provide leadership and promote excellence in patient-centred care through expert practice, education, and consultation, and research. The successful candidate will provide care with an emphasis on wellness, prevention and disease management through direct patient care, health promotion and education, outreach, advocacy and community development as required. The successful candidate's home site will be at the Welland Site.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse Extended Class Primary Health Care or Adult Certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
o Completion of Nurse Practitioner Program and/or Master in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing.
o Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program from a recognized university
o Must have successfully completed CNO approved controlled substances education
o Must have professional Liability Protection (RNAO or equivalent)
o A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care
o A minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in Acute Care
o Demonstrated clinical leadership skills to organize and coordinate the care of patients in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the health care team
o Proven success in providing inspirational leadership in a team environment and ability to encourage innovation and creativity amongst team members required
o Ability to promote professional education and advanced knowledge through research and evaluation/quality improvement activities related to care of patients throughout the continuum.
o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, leadership, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
o Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
o Strong analytical and conceptual skills required
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Recruitment Specialist: Bree Hibbs

It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We are especially interested in connecting if you..
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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