Nurse Practitioner

An exciting and unique opportunity to shape the care experience for seniors in a new long-term care home, built on the principles of person-centered, emotion focused living - awaits you in the residential community of Cardinal Creek in Orleans, just outside Ottawa, ON.Planned to be opened in March 2026, Cardinal Creek LTC will welcome and become home to 224 residents from the neighbouring communities as well as the daily destination and inspiration for more than four hundred team and community members.About the Role:As the Nurse Practitioner, with accountability to the Medical Director and reporting to the Director of Care, you will role model and enact the organization’s vision of “Creating communities where people of all ages can achieve all they can be” and bring to life our PEOPLE values, which support a workplace where each other’s strengths are celebrated, individual aspirations are recognized and supported, and meaningful connections are made.Our motto is Making Every Moment Matter and we do this through meaningful interactions with Residents and Team Members - and with all those who frequent our community. The Nurse Practitioner champions this approach and leads by example while being responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the residents’ plan of care and quality of life for all. Additionally your leadership and collaboration in research, education and evidence-based practice initiatives will optimize outcomes for the resident, long term care home and the health system.Your Impact:In collaboration with the Medical Director and Attending Physicians, provides comprehensive primary care to residents including but not limited to performing person-centered health assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, as well as follow up.Collaborates and consults with the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team members, as well as external resources regarding residents’ plan of care as well as participating in care conferences.Assists, supports, guides, and provides consultation to the Director of Care, Nurse Managers, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding challenging clinical situations.Identifies and implements research-based innovations for improving resident care and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and/or community to identify research opportunities and to conduct and/or support researchAny and all other tasks as assignedWhat you will need:Registered Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or a Registered Nurse Practitioner registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60What you will also have:Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based clinical practicesComprehensive knowledge of long-term care concepts and philosophiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPost-graduate education and experience in gerontology (recommended)Specialty certification in gerontological nursing (recommended)Experience working as a Nurse Practitioner,Experience in long-term care, preferred.Experience providing leadership and supervision in any healthcare environmentMust provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a CriminalBackground Check) or be willing to obtain oneAs a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirementsAbility to speak French is an assetWhat we offerCompetitive wagesEmployee benefitsEmployee perksEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramSupport for personal and professional growthWe look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr