Nurse Practitioner

What will you do?

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide in-home palliative services for patients living within a designated geographical area. Currently seeking candidates in North Simcoe and Muskoka sub-regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the delivery of coordinated quality palliative care programs in a designated geographical area.
• Manages an inter-professional model of palliative care.
• Provides patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, pain and symptom management to patients in a specific area.
• Develops initial palliative assessment which includes assessing home environment, supports available in the home, level of health, goals and expectations related to end of life care. Assessment may include applications for hospice.
• Develops collaborative relationships with HCCSS stakeholders, physicians, coroners, hospital palliative staff, hospice staff and other.
• Improves the quality of life of terminally ill individuals, and their families, by giving them the choice to receive care in their home.
• Maintains relationships with professional organizations to ensure quality of care knowledge is current.
• Manages complex and difficult patient issues which cannot be handled in a routine manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with service providers to deliver quality palliative care.
• Participates in the teaching and coaching of family members to support them with end of life issues.
• Acts as a key resource to HCCSS staff regarding the palliative care program.
• Maintains relationships with professional organizations to ensure quality of care knowledge is current.
• All employees are accountable to follow safe practices related to the security and privacy of information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What must you have?

Education

• Current RN(EC) registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (with a specialty certificate in Primary Health Care or Adult).

Experience / Knowledge

• A minimum of 3 years nursing experience; palliative care/oncology experience an asset.
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of palliative patients.
• Community experience and ability to navigate through community systems is preferred.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health and safety, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by the College of Nurses of Ontario, RNAO, NPAO, and other relevant medical professional associations

Competencies

• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
• Ability to complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations.
• Ability to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with health care professionals and community organizations.
• Demonstrated effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills to accurately assess patients and provide appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability to work independently but also as a team.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills to manage service delivery in conjunction with patients, their family members/caregivers/SDMs, and other service providers.
• Ability to deal with complex and changing interpersonal situations and respond with good judgment and understanding.
• Ability to work autonomsly with little direction.
• Ability to exercise judgment, make decisions, and take action within legislative framework, professional standards of practice, the College of Nurses of Ontario, organizational goals, and
• HCCSS policies and procedures
• Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Abilities

• Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Must be able to practice independently and interdependently.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.

• Demonstrates commitment to the HCCSS' mission and values.

• Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity, as well as ability to behave discreetly and sensitively to confidential issues.

• Team player with the ability to adapt to change and perform efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Motivation to continue learning as practices and systems change and evolve.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, open and participatory environment where leadership is shared and decisions are jointly made.
• Ability to advocate for both patient and partner needs.

• Proficient in the use of computerized processes including the use of mobile (lap top) technology
• Ability to wear a protective mask as required.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

Who are we?

We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Home and Community Care Support Services is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.