Job Description

PART TIME NURSE PRACTITIONER JOB VACANCY ONTARIO NURSES’ ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 46 POSTING: 336-410-2021 POSITION: Nurse Practitioner – Part Time UNIT: Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions Services JOB CODE: ON021.2 SHIFT: Shift Work DUTIES: 1. Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care. The position will focus primarily on individuals with Eating Disorders. 2. Assesses patients by obtaining relevant history and completing physical exam, in order to make a diagnosis 3. Initiates orders for treatment(s), medications, and diagnostic tests according to findings and collaborates with SAH physicians, primary care providers and family health teams as needed. 4. Develops medical treatment plans for the patients under her/his care, which may be carried out by other care providers. 5. Evaluates outcomes based on clinical skills/judgement and patient improvements. 6. Dictates discharge summaries, which set out the diagnosis, treatment and discharge instructions. 7. Conducts Family meetings and discusses plans of care, discharge and end of life issues with patients and /or their families/substitute decision maker. 8. Provides learning opportunities for students and other professional staff. 9. Participates in the development of order sets, clinical pathways or medical directives for the care of the patients in the program. 10. Refers to other care providers as appropriate 11. Where appropriate is a consultant and resource to the Health Care Team and the community as required. 12. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Registered Nurse Extended Class Licence currently registered with the College of Nurses Ontario required. 2. ACLS/PALS current within last two years. 3. Current CPR EXPERIENCE: 1. Minimum two years recent experience working as a Nurse Practitioner. 2. Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse working with individuals impacted by mental health and addictions (within the past 7 years). SKILLS & ABILITY: 1. Computer knowledge and skills using windows environment, Microsoft office applications, hospital applications. 2. Ability to organize and manage an office setting and work with all. 3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team, and exercise judgment by participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to college standards. 4. Behaviour consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Performance and ICCARE values. Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. APPLY INTERNALLY: Online at http://www.sah.on.ca/careers NOTE: Internal applicants, if providing a hardcopy, please complete ONA internal application form. POSTED: May 10, 2021, 16:00 hours to May 17, 2021, 16:00 hours SAH is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Registered Nurse Extended Class Licence currently registered with the College of Nurses Ontario required. 2. ACLS/PALS current within last two years. 3. Current CPR EXPERIENCE: 1. Minimum two years recent experience working as a Nurse Practitioner. 2. Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse working with individuals impacted by mental health and addictions (within the past 7 years). SKILLS & ABILITY: 1. Computer knowledge and skills using windows environment, Microsoft office applications, hospital applications. 2. Ability to organize and manage an office setting and work with all. 3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team, and exercise judgment by participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to college standards. 4. Behaviour consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Performance and ICCARE values.

Job Application Methods

https://www.sah.on.ca//careers