Nurse Practitioner

Leacock Care Centre

25 Museum Drive, Orillia, Ontario

Join Our Team As A Nurse Practitioner

Contract Opportunity - 30 Hours Weekly

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 long term care homes and 8 retirement lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 50 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a third party contractor and forms part of the interdisciplinary management team with the role of practitioner, consultant, educator and advocate. The NP practices autonomously, offering the full scope of primary health care nurse practitioner practice. He/she functions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the resident's plan of care. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with Medical Directors, other physicians and community services and agencies in the provision of primary health care for patients. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with the Directors of Care in the provision and advancement of nursing services, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Nursing department.

The following traits and qualifications are required:

Current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with Extended Class privileges with the College of Nurses on Ontario.

Masters of Nursing is preferred.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, and successful completion of the Ontario Primary HealthCare Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.

Five years of experience as a primary healthcare nurse practitioner is preferred.

Proven leadership abilities with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Current membership in the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.

Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Demonstrated ability to assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respecting their confidentiality and privacy and communicating in a courteous and respectful manner.

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.

Please note, all applicants must be located in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of two vaccinations against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening and two ( 2 ) supervisory references.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Skills

Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening

Current License to Practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology) setting is an asset

Proof of two vaccinations against COVID-19

Proof of Tuberculosis screening