Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner [NP(EC)] for the Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT) program uses advanced practice clinical skills to provide direct clinical care, education, research, consultation and treatment in the area of Geriatrics to support the acute care needs of residents in LTC, Retirement Homes or other Seniors Congregate settings within the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH), Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) catchment areas and Muskoka as required. This position will include travelling to all areas serviced within the North Simcoe Muskoka region.

Qualifications

Education:

• BScN required
• Nurse Practitioner Certification required
• Masters degree in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Stream is preferred
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification preferred
• Gerontology Nursing Certification is preferred
• BCLS is required

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years experience in advanced practice nursing in geriatrics/seniors care preferred
• Minimum three (3) years relevant clinical specialty-related experience as a Registered Nurse required
• Recent experience in a leadership role within an inter-professional team preferred
• Relevant knowledge of LTC environment, hospital and community resources preferred

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Hiring at OSMH

OSMH may utilize automated screening tools (i.e. questionnaires) to highlight candidates' qualifications; however, OSMH does not involve the use of artifical intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. We recommend applying directly through our website as all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Closing Statement

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.