NURSE PRACTITIONER

The Nurses Practitioner position within the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division supports residents in long-term care, providing primary and secondary health care, performing diagnostics and interventions, and promoting a safe and fulfilling environment. The role emphasizes compassionate care, evidence-based clinical reasoning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes. Located in Toronto and Lakeshore Lodge, Ontario, this is a 4-permanent, full-time position with a shift schedule of Monday to Sunday, 35 hours per week.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult)
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care, or primary care
• Certification in Geriatric Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association or equivalent experience
• Experience with frail older adults, critical care, and mental health as a Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team
• Ability to develop and implement evaluation processes and identify strategies to improve clinical outcomes and manage risks
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications, email and web applications
• Ability and willingness to work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Equal Opportunity Employer