Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner - GAIN Clinic (CEN) Job Number: JR104367 Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - GAIN Clinic (CEN) Job Category: Nurse Hospital Location: Centenary Site Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Union: ONA Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $69.04 - $76.86 Hours: Days, Nights Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. We offer a wide range of programs and services that meet the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. SHN hosts North America’s largest nephrology program and serves as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities. We are a community‑affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with other universities and colleges, training the next generation of health care professionals. SHN has received the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award and was named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture for 2023‑2024. Position Overview Working as a collaborative member of the inter‑professional team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and wellness promotion for adults and seniors. Senior’s Health Clinics The NP leads the provision of comprehensive geriatric services in the GAIN (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network) Clinic. This model of geriatric outpatient care employs inter‑professional comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for managing frail seniors and rapid assessments for post‑discharge patients from inpatient and ED settings. The NP provides direct patient care focused on health promotion, maximizing patient safety and function to support frail seniors living at home. Outreach With a growing seniors population in Scarborough, supporting seniors at home is a priority. As an expert geriatric NP, you will provide outreach virtual and/or onsite consultation support to frail senior patients in LTC homes, retirement homes and the community (including home visits as part of GAIN assessment). You will obtain critical information from care teams in LTC, retirement homes or community settings and provide specialized geriatric consultation to support care plans and interventions. Consultation Liaison Services The NP will provide consultation services for frail elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and complex medical regimes in hospital, working with inpatient and ED teams as a member of the consultation liaison service. You will provide expert knowledge and support to inpatient and ED teams and collaborate with BSO and psychiatry liaison (CL) teams as necessary. This position is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for geriatric care. Hours will require flexibility and will include evening and weekend work, and may include home visits. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of liability coverage. Requirements Masters of Nursing Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario 3 years recent clinical work experience with frail older adults as a Nurse Practitioner Certification in Geriatric Nursing from Canadian Nursing Association preferred Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem‑solving skills Ability to work well within an inter‑professional team and to foster effective working relationships Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation Utilizes protective equipment provided and identifies and reports hazards Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community Excellent work performance and attendance record Asset Specialty certification an asset Membership in professional organizations preferred Ability to speak another language Accommodation And Diversity Statement Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr