Nurse Practitioner, FT

Full-time career opportunity

Are you a highly motivated, self-directed and results-oriented clinical leader who consistently demonstrates a creative and collaborative management style? If so, this leadership role—at our St. Catharines Site—would be an exciting career move.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to delivering on our promise of a great patient experience, satisfied staff and physicians, and financial stability. In alignment with Our Purpose: Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time., we are looking for a dynamic leader who excels in engaging people, promoting quality and safety, building successful teams, planning and decision-making.

Reporting to the Director, Patient Care, Oncology and Palliative Care, you will work to promote clinical excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards. Your focus will include enhancing nursing practice and patient outcomes while working in a collaborative practice model. You will work in the Walker Family Cancer Centre systemic clinic, and be responsible for supporting cancer patients throughout the cancer journey from diagnosis to survivorship. You will also provide advanced nursing support through symptom management and comprehensive patient assessments as well as completing oncology procedures such as bone marrows aspirations and paracentesis, ordering of required medication, bloodwork and DI tests, and facilitating advanced care planning discussions.

As Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with oncologists to support admissions and post discharge follow-ups. Additionally, you will provide education to all stakeholders regarding admission avoidance strategies and participate in or lead other activities designed to improve care for cancer patients across the disease trajectory. This role will require collaboration with Oncologists, Oncology Nurses, Palliative Care providers, Inpatients and Emergency Department Staff, and will align with the strategic direction and ongoing development of WFCC services.

To join our team as Nurse Practitioner, you must be an innovative, experienced and qualified Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional who can drive continuous quality improvement, and whose knowledge base and skill set include:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class. Master Degree in Nursing required. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate or Nurse Practitioner - Adult Certificate. Certificate in Oncology CON(C) or Palliative Care CHPCN(c), or willing to obtain in the next two years Current BCLS. One year of related clinical experience working in an oncology setting. Knowledge, skills and judgment to meet nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses. Demonstrated ability to coach interdisciplinary teams in the development and communication of an integrated and patient-centered oncological plan of care. Demonstrated ability to provide nursing leadership. Experience as a formal or informal nursing leader who uses critical thinking and takes the initiative to advance the following areas: nursing professional practice, patient/family education, and inter-professional team consultation/functioning to promote patient and family-centered care. A high degree of professionalism, compassion and collaboration with patients, families and all internal and external service providers or stakeholders in cancer care and the ability to promote positive relationships with community partners. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations. Compliance with confidential requirements under the NH Privacy Policy. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn about other software/computer applications needed to carry out the role. This role may involve internal/external committee work and/or capacity-building initiatives and service development as required. Consistent attendance and the ability to work independently with optimal time-management skills are required.

NOTE:

• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a new hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Discover a team environment of Extraordinary Caring – and great quality of life

Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.

We believe that every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propels us to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives.

Our team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians and volunteers whom we count on to deliver Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.

We provide a full range of acute care hospital services to the 450,000 residents across the Niagara region, and we are one of the few hospitals in Ontario that own and operate a long-term care facility.

Creating a healthy community is a collaborative effort. The courage and hope demonstrated by so many during the COVID-19 pandemic inspire us to continue to work with community partners to improve the health and well-being of our region.

To join Niagara Health is to spend more time enjoying life than commuting. Nestled between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and best known for its tourist attractions, the area offers great geographical advantages. Our hospital sites are located in thriving communities, where affordable housing, a myriad of recreational and cultural activities, and diverse settings make both family and single living a rewarding experience.

For more information on Niagara Health, visit www.niagarahealth.on.ca. Please apply online, by Monday, September 5, 2022, at

https://careers.niagarahealth.on.ca/eRecruit/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=000000026327

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Niagara Health is committed to leadership stability and employee engagement. Once hired, new leaders will remain in their leadership role for two years. This practice does not preclude you from applying for promotions and/or being deployed to special organizational priorities.

We are especially interested in connecting if you…

• Value diversity, equity and inclusion; Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara; Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas; Have a background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.