CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME
The Nurse Practitioner, NPSTAT position is responsible for supporting initiatives designed to reduce transfers from long term care to hospital by providing direct care to long term care residents and supporting long term care homes within a designated geographical area. This is an attending position at a designated LTC home.

What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the delivery of coordinated quality care programs in designated long-term care facilities
• Work within the full scope of practice and autonomously diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe pharmaceuticals within the NP legislated scope of practice to avert transfers to emergency departments and hospital admissions
• Provide patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, pain, and symptom management to clients
• Develop collaborative relationships with long term care home staff, Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinators, physicians, hospital staff and others
• Manage complex and difficult patient issues which cannot be handled in a routine manner
• Undertake collaborative consultation with physicians to maintain patient centered care
• Participate and provide advice and guidance to Ontario Health atHome staff to help manage difficult and unusual cases
• Support Ontario Health atHome initiatives and implementation into practice, including Behavioural Supports Ontario
• Support data collection and program review consistent with NPSTAT objectives
• Design and implement materials and strategies to enhance the clinical competency and capacity of long term care staff to address clinical complexity in the long term care environment
• Mentor and assist in orienting new NPs and support other clinical programs as directed by NP leadership What must you have?
   

Educational Qualifications

Master’s degree, in any relevant field Current RN(EC) registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario with an NP certificate in Primary Health Care or Adult Care Working knowledge of the Ontario Health atHome's role in the long term care sector A minimum of 3 years nursing RN experience A true passion for making a difference in the lives of our long-term care residents Critical thinking skills Demonstrated leadership and the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team Collaborative Empathic and patient centered What would give you the edge?

Gerontology Nurse Certified Canada preferred (GNC) • Emergency department, mental health/dementia-related behaviours and/or geriatric experience would be an asset

• Strong clinical experience preferred

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, subject to change.

Position Location and Travel

Regular travel within the geographical region of Ontario Health atHome Central East may be required. A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle are necessary.

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 Ontario Health atHome, 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. Please apply online, with your resume and cover letter, at

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome 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.