Nurse Practitioner, Long Term Care

Requisition ID: 20456 Department: Community & Social Services Dept. Service: Long Term Care Services Branch: Quality Improvement Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent - Work Hours: 37.50 /hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP Salary Information: $109 615,35 - $133 372,20 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: Peter D. Clark, #7-9 Meridien Pl. City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Community and Social Services Application Close: 30/01/2026 The City of Ottawa has designated this position for . To be considered for designated positions, candidates must self-identify as a member of this employment equity designated group through the question in the online application process. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to an equitable, strategic and inclusive hiring process and support a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Ottawa. The City of Ottawa Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Plan identifies our goals as an organization, including our strategic outreach goals to attract competitive candidates who identify as members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and other equity-deserving groups as protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 15 (2), the Canadian Human Rights Act, Section 16 (1), Ontario Human Rights Code, Section 14 (1) and the Canada Employment Equity Act. As a result, certain positions are held for members of these identified groups.JOB SUMMARY The mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community. You are responsible for primary health care including clinical, counselling and referral services within the scope of practice and standards of care as outlined in the Regulated Health Professionals Act (RHPA) and the College of Nurses of Ontario for residents of the Long Term Care Homes. As an autonomous health professional with advanced education, you will provide comprehensive health assessments, diagnose health/ illness conditions, and treat and manage acute and chronic illness within a holistic model of care. Your Nurse Practitioner (NP) competencies will reflect advanced nursing practice by building and expanding upon the competencies of a registered nurse. You will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and ensure collaboration with the resident, family or caregiver and the health team in the development, implementation and evaluation of a resident’s plan of care.  Additionally, you will support the provision of leadership and mentorship to long term care home staff that enhances knowledge, assessment skills and the ability to support care for residents in place and by leading and collaborating in research, education and evidence-based practice initiatives to optimize the resident, long term care home and health system outcomes. You will be accountable to the LTC Administrator and functionally accountable (for clinical practice issues) to the Medical Director and to the College of Nurses of Ontario for NP practice issues. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of a 4-year university degree in Nursing (BScN) Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in long term care or other geriatric setting. Completion of a certificate demonstrating “Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner” from an approved University. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Registered Nurse (Extended Class) current with College of Nurses of OntarioCurrent CPR level C - Basic Life Support/Rescuer certificateCertified in Community Health Nursing (CCHN(C)) with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is desirableKNOWLEDGE Knowledge of long-term care sector, relevant regulations/legislation, resident profiles, challenges and opportunities, roles and responsibilities, reporting requirements and health system navigation Knowledge of and ability to apply chronic disease frameworks Knowledge of and ability to provide advanced wound care skills  Knowledge of and the ability to apply a palliative approach to care in long-term care Demonstrated and comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making principles  Knowledge of community health care resources and referral physicians Demonstrates application of planning and evaluation methodologies Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within the stated scope of practice as per federal and provincial legislation and policy. Communicate effectively interpersonally, orally and in writing with management, staff and the public when required.  Multi-task and manage changing priorities and emergency situations. Engage in therapeutic conversations about holistic health care assessment, diagnosis, options, decisions and impact.  Conduct advanced assessment, examination and provide care and treatment. Develop and apply evaluation tools to analyze data, assist in writing write reports and prepare briefings. Mentor, supervise and evaluate students Excellent organization and time management skills Leadership skills for chairing meetings, leading projects, providing functional direction to other nursing professionals. Use word processing and database software Able to work with clients from a variety of cultural, socio-economic and sexuality backgrounds. Be open, personable, flexible in approach, non-judgmental and able to establish rapport and maintain confidentiality. Strong commitment to long-term care as a role model and advocate when required. Able to work flexible hours. Owning a car to facilitate working in two different homes WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.  Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.  This competition is using LEAD IT (Leverage Equity to Achieve Diversity and Inclusion Targets) strategic hiring processes. All candidates are encouraged to complete the self-identification questions as part of the application process. Please note this is in addition to other internal self-identification forms you may have completed. The information collected will be considered strictly confidential, but not anonymous, and will be accessible to hiring managers and designated staff on a need-to-know basis in order to implement equitable and strategic hiring processes and remove barriers to employment opportunities.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.