Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist,Specialized Geriatric Services/Regional Geriatric [...]

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Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialized Geriatric Services/Regional Geriatric Program Southwestern Ontario - Nurse Led Outreach Team

Location: Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $67.44 - $79.33 /hour

St. Joseph’s Health Care is willing to consider applicants who are eligible for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN). This program provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible RPNs/RNs/ Nurse Practitioners in exchange for a two-year full-time commitment. To learn more about the CCPN, please visit www.healthforceontario.ca.

The Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT) is a mobile outreach team consisting of specialized nurses (Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses) that provide timely care and assessment of LTC residents across the Southwest Region, to minimize preventable hospitalizations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the LTC home team to manage acute health conditions
• Support hospital to LTC home transfers
• Collaborate with local services and other outreach teams
• Enhance the skills and capabilities of LTC staff to detect and manage acute changes in older adults with complex health conditions
• Build staff confidence with complex clinical procedures
• Provide educational and clinical support, guidance, and coaching to LTC staff
• Facilitate hospital-LTCH repatriation and support the LTCH in meeting the needs of the resident
• Provide education to meet home-specific needs
• Promote the use of best practices
• Facilitate educational opportunities for LTCH staff, residents, and families
• Support NLOT program development and direction
• Build partnerships to meet resident needs and collaborate with community partners

The NLOT program is considered a service of the Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS) and Regional Geriatric Program (RGP) of Ontario entities. The hours of work are currently days, with potential for weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays based on program needs.

This position will work in off-site community settings, providing clinical care to support residents living in Long-Term Care (LTC) homes. The NP/CNS would have the opportunity to work to the full scope of the Nurse Practitioner role, as per the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Essential Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
• Nurse Practitioner certificate in either Primary Health Care or Adult
• Member of RNAO, NPAO, Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) with professional liability insurance
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MScN) or Masters of Nursing (MN) or health care related Master's degree
• Minimum 3 years experience in acute care, e.g. medical/surgical, inpatient geriatric care, emergency department
• Minimum 3 years experience in geriatric care
• Advanced clinical skill set: IV insertion, nephrostomy tube and drain management, catheter insertions, knowledge caring for g-tubes, central lines, physical assessment skills
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to develop, implement and evaluate innovative patient/family centered care delivery practices
• Promotes evidence-based practice
• Previous teaching experience and proven ability to provide clinical leadership
• Experience in implementing quality improvement initiatives and leading change initiatives
• Promote the values of shared leadership and inter-professional team collaboration
• Demonstrated experience in project management related to nursing education and quality improvement
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Valid CPR certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge and skills with a multi-system focus on physical assessment, along with appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic considerations specific to the care of older adults with complex medical and functional conditions

Teaching and Research:

• St Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in teaching and research activities in addition to your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide documentation of two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine or one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, and provide documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing.

Posting date: December 20, 2024
Submission deadline: January 02, 2025

Contact: Bradley Dudley, Human Resources

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those under consideration will be contacted.