Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Sarnia, Ontario Our Client is a 120 bed Long-term Care home located in Sarnia, Ontario. With over 45 years of commitment and dedication to the seniors in their communities, they are looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner who will be an integral part of the leadership team Key Responsibilities Include: * Assess, diagnose, order, interpret medical tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate in the care of our Residents * Performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical activities according to the CNO standards of practice for NP's * Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences * Facilitates continuity of care by working collaboratively with professional health care teams including primary care providers * Provides primary or shared medical care, consultation and/or follow up to residents and their families * Provides an advanced assessment, formulates diagnoses and develops a therapeutic plan of care for frail and elderly residents * Communicates finding and diagnoses, discusses health outcomes to resident, families and the care team * Assumes a leadership role within the home to develop solutions that provide exceptional care to our residents * Support staff to provide exemplary care within their full professional scope * Encourages and models critical thinking that identifies needs and makes recommendations for changes within the home to enhance best practice outcomes * Consults with a physician in accordance with the standards for consultation with physicians * Maintains relationships with networks, related professional organizations and other related service providers * Maintain accurate, concise and confidential documentation pertaining to resident history * Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required * Advocates for Resident Rights * Other tasks as directed by supervisor Qualifications: * Current registration as a RN (EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario * Nurse Practitioner Certification from a recognized program * Membership with Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) * National certification in Gerontology an asset * Knowledge of RNAO Best Practice guidelines and MOH Regulations and Act * Demonstrated competency in advanced assessments, diagnoses and prescribing pharmaceuticals and non-pharmacological interventions within the legislated scope of practice * Evidence of professional liability insurance * Demonstrated experience in a community and/or primary care setting * Experience or a combination of education/training in Geriatrics an asset * Experience in Management required * Knowledge of risk and quality management * Superior interpersonal, communication, organization and team skills * Innovative, creative, flexible and enthusiastic * Clear understanding of Resident-Centered Care * Knowledge of community resources connected to the provision of health promotion and illness prevention related services * Outstanding multi-tasking ability related to the delivery of efficient primary care. Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Nurse Practitioner Sarnia, Ontario Creating Communities that are Good for Life Our Client is a 120 bed Long-term Care home located in Sarnia, Ontario. With over 45 years of commitment and dedication to the seniors in their communities, they are looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner who will be an integral part of the leadership team Key Responsibilities Include: * Assess, diagnose, order, interpret medical tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate in the care of our Residents * Performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical activities according to the CNO standards of practice for NP's * Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences * Facilitates continuity of care by working collaboratively with professional health care teams including primary care providers * Provides primary or shared medical care, consultation and/or follow up to residents and their families * Provides an advanced assessments, formulates diagnoses and develops a therapeutic plan of care for frail and elderly residents * Communicates finding and diagnoses, discusses health outcomes to resident, families and the care team * Assumes a leadership role within the home to develop solutions that provide exceptional care to our residents * Support staff to provide exemplary care within their full professional scope * Encourages and models critical thinking that identifies needs and makes recommendations for changes within the home to enhance best practice outcomes * Consults with a physician in accordance with the standards for consultation with physicians * Maintains relationships with networks, related professional organizations and other related service providers * Maintain accurate, concise and confidential documentation pertaining to resident history * Prepare wee