Nurse Practitioner -KBI - Functional Neurosurgery/Surgical Epilepsy Program

Nurse Practitioner -KBI - Functional Neurosurgery/Surgical Epilepsy Program - Toronto, Ontario Job Posting #905906 Position: Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: Krembil Brain Institute - Functional Neurosurgery/Surgical Epilepsy Program Salary Range: $47.87 - $59.83 Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Shifts: Days Status: Temporary Full-Time - 1 Year (Maternity Leave) starting early August 2022 University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Brain Institute. Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning. The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Toronto Western Hospital has been serving the health care needs of its culturally diverse local community for more than 100 years. Today, the hospital provides highly specialized tertiary care to people from surrounding areas and across Canada. As a world leader in neural and sensory science, Toronto Western Hospital is constantly pushing the boundaries of research, offering pioneering treatments and using state-of-the-art technology. The hospital has a strong community and population health program, providing innovative programs for and information to seniors, diabetes patients, and many multicultural groups. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here (http://www.uhn.ca/corporate/AboutUHN/Purpose\Performance/Pages/purpose\values_principles.aspx) . Based in our in-patient neurosurgery units, with additional activity in the outpatient clinics and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions with an expanded scope of practice, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage adult patients treated with various modes of neuromodulation and epilepsy surgery, as well as those with general neurosurgical issues at the Krembil Brain Institute. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population, the NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support, guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients. The principal responsibilities include: utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients involving: collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient; determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems; playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities; participating in policy and procedure development; performing research activities; delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession; acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

- Completion of Master's degree program in nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream - Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario - Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre with neurosurgery/neurology patient population preferred; familiarity with epilepsy and/or neuromodulation preferred - Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing an asset - Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution (preferred) - Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)/Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) and other organizations relevant to the role, an asset - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Effective interpersonal and customer services skills - Excellent organization and time management skills - Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills - Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills - Experience in nursing research methodology - Experience with quality improvement approach - Program planning and evaluation methodology skills - Commitment to collaborative practice - Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions - Ability to work in a self-directed manner - Ability to utilize information technology Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions. POSTED DATE: September 8th 2022 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled