Registered Nurse (RN) – Maidstone, Saskatchewan, Canada

POSTING #: 9436

FACILITY/LOCATION: Maidstone Health Complex

Qualifications:

• Must be a member in good standing with the SRNA.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Nurse Practitioner (RN/NP) brings her/his advanced nursing skills and knowledge to work in collaboration with physicians and other members of the primary health care team to:
• Assess, diagnose and treat clients with common illness and may prescribe some medications and order some x-ray and lab tests.
• Provide health teaching and counselling.
• Perform some procedures such as suturing cuts or syringing ears.
• Do client assessments and physical examinations
• Co-ordinate services monitor and follow clients with stable chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Develop programs to meet individual and community health needs.

Please Note: Due to the nature of this position and the responsibilities associated with it, background checks will be performed to verify your qualifications. 

 

Contact Information: 

submit it in one of the following ways (please ensure you include the posting number)

       1. Save as an attachment or Print/ Scan and email to HRreception@pnrha.ca

       2. Fax to (306)446-6810 or;

       3. Mail to:  PNHR Human Resources – SHNB – Administration Wing

                       Box 39  North Battleford, SK   S9A 2X8

Applicants new to Prairie North should click to download this application form and follow the submission instructions.

Nurse Practitioner - Scarborough, North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics are a new primary health care delivery model in which Nurse Practitioners are the lead providers of primary health care. HF Connecting Health Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic is set to open in the summer of 2013. Our clinic will provide service to those clients who do not have a physician or chooses to use the clinic for all of his or her primary care. Clients are offered a variety of services through an interdisciplinary team of Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Collaborating Physician, Dietitian, Social Worker and Health Promoter. Our clinic is focused on improving quality of care by integrating primary care with mental health services, health promotion, case management, disease prevention and chronic disease management.

The clinic is located in a busy plaza in Scarborough at Midland and Finch Avenue.

We are seeking three (3) Nurse Practitioners who enjoy working with an inter-professional health team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) would be providing direct patient care in a community-based primary care clinic. The NP will report to the Lead Nurse Practitioner.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge and skills in assessment, nursing, medical diagnosis, intervention, treatment management, drug therapy and referrals functions which are shared with collaborating physicians. Each NP will have a patient roster of approximately 800 patients and works with a team to provide family and client centered care.
Major Job Responsibilities:

 Provide clinical health assessments, diagnosis, nursing care and services to clients (individuals, families and groups) to promote a healthy lifestyle, to prevent and/or reduce incidence of disease and disability.
 Develop, implement and evaluate medical directives.
 Provide regular updates - reports regarding client care practices, trends, challenges and proposed solutions.
 Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the clinic’s quality improvement plan.
 Develop a plan of care based on patient needs, independently or in consultation with a collaborating physician and other members of the clinical team.
 Develop collaborative relationships with local area NPs and the regional NPAO chapter (for patient care needs, networking, resource sharing and to meet College of Nurses of Ontario Quality Assurance expectations).

HF CONNECTING HEALTH
NURSE PRACTITIONER LED CLINIC

 Liaise directly or coordinate another team member to link with community service organizations, agencies, hospitals to support the development of a primary health care network and reciprocal referral relationships.
 Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community.

Working Condition:
 Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
 HOOPP and group health benefits plan
 Travel within the community
 Able to work flexible work hours, including some evenings and weekends

Skills & Qualifications:
 Certification as a Primary Health Care NP in Ontario.
 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Master of Nursing preferred.
 Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario – in good standing.
 Registration with the RNAO.
 3-5 years nursing experience in a community, hospital or primary care setting.
 Has knowledge of provincial health policy.
 Proficient in use of internet, Microsoft software, drug database programs.
 Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
 Experience with electronic medical records system.
 Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
 Strong English written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in a second language. (Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese) are required.
 Mental health and acute care experience is considered an asset.
 Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
 A satisfactory result of Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check is a requirement of this position.

Qualified applicants may apply with a resume and cover letter by
May 6, 2013 to npleadjob@hongfook.ca or by fax at 416-493-2214

Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview in May/June 2013.
We are also hiring Registered Nurse, Health Promoter, Social Worker, Registered Dietician, and Medical Secretary, please visit www.hongfook.ca and click “Join Us” for all the job postings.

We thank all candidates for your interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
E-mail enquiries only at npleadjob@hongfook.ca

Nurse Practitioner - Ontario, Canada

Nurse Practitioner

Rate of Pay: $80,000.00 to S89,210.00 + benfits
London Family Health Team : The London Family Health Team is a group of interdisciplinary professionals working to improve the quality of life of the patients through prevention, identification, and management of disease.

Summary
The Nurse Practitioner is to work collaboratively across the London Family Health Team, including primary home care, primary care, specialized with the Elderly and Frail population. The Nurse Practitioner will support the care of the Elderly and Frail, the complex palliative patients, and the chronic but stable palliative patients for the physicians of the London Family Health Team.
The Nurse Practitioner will provide care connections across the health care system for Elderly and Frail, Palliative, and Dementia patients, while working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
The Nurse Practitioner will share his/or her expertise and knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management across the lifespan of the LFHT patients.
The Nurse Practitioner conducts his or her duties in strict accordance with the Lead Physician directions, LFHT policies, safety procedures, and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Focus on educational of Patients and Care Givers of the following programs that are implemented within the LFHT Annual Operational Plan (e.g. Dementia, Palliative, Geriatric and Frail, etc)
• To provide pain and symptom management for patients in their finial year of life.
• To provide support and bereavement counseling for families.
• Improve access to primary care for elderly.
• Facilitate the ability for the elderly to remain in their homes.
• Screen for cognitive difficulties including dementia.
• Screen for osteoporosis and develop care plan for those at risk.
• Screen from Depression in elderly with chronic disease.
• Prevention of poly-pharmacy and reduction of medication.
• Identification of patients with MCI, in order to stratify the diagnosis of dementia of severity and type.
• Make home visits for complex palliative patients and their families, to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to the development of comprehensive shared care plans in consultation with primary care physicians, CCAC case managers
• Perform other duties within your legislated scope of practice as a NP, such as diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing pharmaceuticals.
• Act as a resource to the CCAC Case manager in terms of clinical expertise in developing palliative care plans for complex patients of the LFHT.
• Provide clinical advice and support for chronic palliative patients of the LFHT, and their families, as patient interact with home and community care, primary care, acute care, and specialist care.
• Participate in systems planning and system integration to ensure a comprehensive and quality system of care for patients and their families.
• Travel with Home Visits can accommodate up to 50% of the Nurse Practitioner work day.
• Evening and weekend house calls could be required.

Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidenced based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion.
• Leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of the computer hardware and software, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience and knowledge of EMR.
• Desire and ability to update and knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops, and conferences.
• Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care including the ability to share information and teach while treating patients in a individual or group session.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Professional Registration:

• Current registration from the College of Nursing of Ontario as RN(EC)
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (preferred).
• Membership in the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (preferred).

Minimum Education:

• Masters in Nursing, and completion of a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program.

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Contact Information

Company Name:LONDON FAMILY HEALTH TEAM
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Home Support Supervisor – RN/RPN

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Community Care Access Centre Managers to implement and monitor client care plans. • Collaborate with Client’s/ family members and Spectrum Health Care personal support workers, to develop measurable goals and outcomes for care. • Provide appropriate skill training and additional support to staff and families • Provide on –call support to personal support staff on a rotational basis.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous community and supervisory experience • Demonstrated nursing assessment skills • Ability to work under pressure and manage diverse priorities • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, current registration with CNO. • Must have a valid driver's licence, a reliable car and current CPR Certification.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

If you are ready to join a dynamic team of health care professionals, fax your resume with cover letter to 416-640-0259 or e-mail: Spectrum Health Care or apply through our job application form located at the right of our .

Successful Applicants

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that successful applicants will require a current Police Reference Check suitable for working with the vulnerable sector prior to commencing employment.

Contact Person

Jean Irvine, Director of Human Resources

Nurse Practitioner/APN Intern - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours per Week:
31.5 hours per week (0.9 FTE)

Department:
Urology Clinic

Available:
2011-09-05

Description of Position:
The successful candidate provides leadership and promotes excellence in family centred nursing care through the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leader/change agent. Integrates nursing and medical skills and knowledge within a broad scope of advanced nursing practice. Assumes a leadership role in influencing clinical nursing practice and the provision of care. Integrates research into practice. Creates, utilizes and/or disseminate new knowledge.

The successful candidate will conduct environmental assessments (home, community, school) and help guide child/family through the treatment program. You will identify and link to services and resources in community, provide assistance with acquiring specialized equipment for children in the program and participate in planning for transition to adult services.

Qualifications:
As the successful candidate you hold a Master’s of Nursing or equivalent with a clinical focus. You have completed an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or are currently an APN Intern with evidence of working towards an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or equivalent. You are registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, preferably within the RN (Extended Class).

You also have three to five years of clinical nursing experience in paediatrics, and experience within this specialty is required. You are a visionary and have proven your ability to provide leadership, act as a change agent, and foster teamwork and consensus. You are an innovative critical thinker with excellent communication, public speaking and problem solving skills. Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application is also necessary.

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Available to:
Internal & External Candidates

Deadline:
2011-07-14

How to Apply:
Internal and external candidates applying to posted vacancies must submit a resume via e-mail to hr.recruiter@sickkids.ca quoting file number CPS11146-JP in the subject line of your e-mail. Only applications submitted through hr.recruiter@sickkids.ca will be considered. External candidates must also submit a completed application for employment. Please note that resumes must be sent in PDF or Word format only. General inquiries sent to this e-mail address will not be answered.

SickKids is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes application from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute diversity within our organization.

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids would be conditional upon you providing the Hospital with satisfactory documentation of tuberculosis testing and your immunization status.




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