SPECIALIZED NURSE PRACTITIONER (1915) at CBHSSJB (Longueuil)

Description

Person responsible for nursing care and professional medical activities for users in a specialty area dealing with complex health problems, in accordance with current legislation. Collaborates with the attending physician to identify health problems and establish care and treatment priorities. Contributes to the follow‑up of previously diagnosed users, in close collaboration with the attending physician.

Provides clinical support to nurses and other professionals. Contributes to the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs related to their specialty. Participates in the development and implementation of teaching programs for users, their families, and groups of people.

Participates in the development and evaluation of medical and nursing care rules and collaborates in the development of training programs for nursing staff. Conducts or collaborates in nursing research and collaborates in clinical medical research.

Specific Functions

The specialized nurse practitioner in nephrology will work closely with physicians, nephrology specialists, pre‑dialysis and transplant nurses, and other health professionals on the renal team.

As part of their duties, the NP will ensure the follow‑up of patients in Montreal, in communities, and via telehealth. She must be available for community travel, when necessary, without a minimum presence requirement in terms of weeks per year.

• Provide advanced nursing care to nephrology patients, including monitoring clinical parameters and managing complications.
• Help patients and their families understand and manage kidney disease and dialysis treatments.
• Work closely with physicians, other nurses, and health professionals to ensure high‑quality care.
• Participate in training and conferences to stay up to date with the latest advances in nephrology and dialysis.
• Contribute to teaching and research in the field of nephrology and dialysis.
• Perform care and follow‑up for patients under their charge by applying established best practices.
• Contribute to the training and education of IPSSA students, if applicable. (Specialized Nurse Practitioners in Adult Care).

Requirements

• Hold a master's degree in nursing
• Hold a specialist certificate in Adult Care/Nephrology
• Member in valuable standing of the Ordre des infirmiers et infirmières du Québec (OIIQ)

• Minimum of one year of experience in the specialty field
• Experience in northern regions or in a First Nations community is an asset

• Knowledge and experience of approaches, methods, and issues related to public and community health prevention and promotion (and in First Nations contexts) is an asset
• Teaching skills
• Knowledge of Cree culture and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset
• Knowledge of Eenou/Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset
• Demonstrate interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and decision‑making skills
• Show independence, flexibility, and empathy

• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Cree or French is an asset

• Available to travel inside of the Eeyou Istchee territory as required

Benefits and Compensation

• Remoteness premium in traveling depending on community and family status
• Retention bonus in traveling based on years of service in the North
• Group insurance plan
• Fixed contribution pension plan (GPERP)

Employees of the health and social services network may request unpaid leave to work in a northern institution (up to 48 months).