Nurse Practitioner
1 month ago
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Swiftly address clinical consults from the Emergency Department to facilitate surgical care access and minimize orthopedic trauma surgery risks. Assisting patients in preparation for surgery, serving as the main contact for escalation within care teams, and promoting teamwork among all collaborators.
* Enhance patient experience through regular updates on care progress with patients and care givers
* Serve as a clinical nursing practice exemplar in Orthopedics and provide advanced assessment and comprehensive patient care as an extended class nurse.
* Foster interdisciplinary care through team meetings, acting as a connecting point between patients, healthcare team members, and physicians.
* Coordinate with primary care providers, referral partners and community resources to ensure smooth transitions pre-surgery and post-discharge.
* Engage in quality assurance initiatives and introduce monitoring tools alongside orthopedic surgeons and decision support teams, presenting findings to the clinical team monthly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Current RN (EC) registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, with a Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care;
* Masters of Nursing required;
* Member of the RNAO and the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario;
* Certification in a relevant surgical Nursing specialty (Medical-Surgical/PeriAnesthesia/Orthopaedics/Perioperative) is required, or working towards with commitment to complete within 18 months;
* Demonstrated NP experience and a minimum of 2 years in Surgical nursing required;
* Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in the care of patients of surgical patients;
* Knowledge of hospital nursing functions, current needs in nursing and the health care system, including pathways for surgical patients;
* Demonstrated experience in adult education, health coaching and client self-management and strong case management skills;
* Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and judgement when relating to all members of the health care team including patients and families and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people;
* Demonstrated negotiation and conflict management skills and ability to work effectively within an inter-professional team;
* Proven effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills and ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively;
* Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and address problems efficiently and effectively;
* Motivated self-directed learner who takes initiative and seeks learning opportunities to enhance client care and professional competence;
* Embraces a philosophy of patient and family centered care;
* Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adapt to changing clinical situations;
* Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality;
* Computer skills including knowledge of Meditech and Microsoft Office is an asset;
* Must have a satisfactory performance record;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to LH's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.
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