NURSE PRACTITIONER, FT

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for ongoing assessment, planning, management and treatment of patients functioning as a member of the mental health and addictions team in collaboration with physician partners within the inpatient service (Units 1A and 1M). The Nurse Practitioner will provide leadership and promote excellence in patient-centered care through expert practice, education and consultation and research. The successful candidate will provide care with an emphasis on wellness, prevention and disease management through direct patient care, health promotion and education, outreach, advocacy and community development as required. The successful candidate’s home site will be at the St. Catharines Site.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse Extended Class Primary Health Care or Adult Certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
o Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program and/or Masters in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing.
o Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program from a recognized university.
o Must have successfully completed CNO approved controlled substances education.
o Must have professional Liability Protection (RNAO or equivalent).
o Minimum of three years’ experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care.
o Minimum of three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Acute Care.
o Demonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by CNO.
o Demonstrated clinical leadership skills to organize and coordinate the care of patients in collaboration with patients, families, physicians and the healthcare team.
o Proven success in providing inspirational leadership in a team environment and ability to encourage innovation and creativity amongst team members required.
o Ability to promote professional education and advanced knowledge through research and evaluation/quality improvement activities related to care of patients throughout the continuum.
o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, leadership, judgement, critical thinking and decision making skills.
o Applies Niagara Health values, professional practice standards to patient/client care & service.
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centered care.
o Strong analytical and conceptual skills required.
o Applies knowledge, sills, judgement and competencies required for safe practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
o Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs.
o Consistent and regular attendance is required.
o 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.