Nurse Practitioner, Full Time, Providence Transitional Care Centre

Job Code: 24365

Status: Full Time

Location:  Providence Transitional Care Centre

Union: ONA PCH

Wage: $65.09 - $76.14

Posting Period: Open Until Filled

The Nurse Practitioner works both independently and collaboratively as part of the interprofessional team, to provide a full spectrum of healthcare services including assessment, diagnosis, management and health promotion to patients, clients and families. The Nurse Practitioner will provide quality care through advanced practice, education, research, leadership and consultation as outlined by hospital policies and procedures and the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional and Practice Standards to support the provision of transitional and seniors care.

Skills and Qualification Required:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult)
• Master's degree in Nursing
• Completion of an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Two (2) years of recent related experience in a healthcare setting
• Current CPR certificate
• Experience in the care of older adults
• Experience in mental health care specialty
• Experience in student supervision, an asset
• Experience in research, quality improvement or project implementation, as asset

Position Responsibilities:

• Works to full scope of practice as an advanced practitioner within the auspices of approved medical directives, policies and procedures of Providence Care
• Completes admission, discharge, prompt assessments/stabilization, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and timely feedback to the interprofessional team as well as patients and clients and family members
• Holds the primary responsibility and accountability as Most Responsible Practitioner (MRP) where assigned
• Consults and collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional care team to optimize patient care.
• Initiates and performs a wide variety of investigations, diagnostic procedures and contributes to development of collaborative care plans; Interprets diagnostic and screening tests
• Completes, documents and communicates comprehensive and focused physical and mental health assessments on clients
• Acts as a clinical resource for members of the interprofessional team keeping abreast of current legislation, regulations, best practices, professional and practice standards
• Facilitates client/family access to resources to meet their goals and provides health and wellness teaching and chronic disease management as necessary
• Participates in providing education, mentoring and supervision to student Nurse Practitioners
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and accreditation activities
• Leads, collaborates or participates in nursing or other approved research projects
• Collaborates with Professional Practice to advance nursing practice through provision of in-services and continuing education

Why Work at Providence Transitional Care Centre:

• Specializing in Transitional care including restorative care, cognitive behavioural support, short-stay respite and convalescent care
• A centre striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• A fully renovated building with on-site cafeteria and parking
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace  & Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located near Lake Ontario, Queen’s and Downtown Kingston

Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.