Nurse Practitioner, Acute Pain Services

Position Profile:

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we're not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care

Join our team of expert practitioners who contributes to excellent patient care through the development and delivery of acute pain programs and education of patients, families and the interprofessional staff.

Humber River Health is committed to revolutionizing patient care for our diverse community. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our great team: people who share our passion to deliver excellent, patient-focused, expert care. The Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner with our Acute Pain Service, Surgical Program.

The Acute Pain Service (APS) at Humber River Health is committed to reducing post-operative pain .The goal is to provide effective and safe pain management for surgical patients. The APS consists of a team of advanced practice nurses and physicians who have acquired special training and have expertise in pain control and pain management that includes an Anaesthesiologist and a Nurse Practitioner.

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time

Duration: May subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts on weekdays and evenings (7:30 am - 3:30 pm) - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Labour Group: ONA

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Bariatrics

Hourly Rate: $61.51-$76.82

Responsibilities:

• Empowers the interprofessional team through education, clinical support and the development of standards of care related to acute pain management
• Uses Best Practice Guidelines, theoretical and clinical expertise in pain management to facilitate the provision of direct and indirect nursing care to patients with complex pain management needs within the Surgical Program. This includes the PATT, SDC and surgical inpatient areas (this does not include chronic pain management)
• Performs as a consultant, expert and resource for pain management

Qualifications:

• Clinical Master's Degree in Nursing
• Proven experience working in an advanced clinical practice role
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and registered in the extended class
• Current BCLS
• Demonstrated skills in patient assessment
• Proven preparation and experience in pain management
• Demonstrated good customer service , interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proven patient and family centred skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem recognition and resolution skills
• Experience in mentoring, preceptoring and/or teaching
• Demonstrated knowledge of consultation process
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education and teaching/learning principles
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology in clinical practice, education and research.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and within a team culture
• Active memberships in relevant professional organizations (RNAO,OPANA,ORNAC)
• Additional certification or preparation in pain management preferred
• Critical Care Certification preferred
• Certification with CNA preferred
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.