- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- On-site
- Temporary · Staff
- CA$65–CA$76 per hour
- 3+ years
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) contributes to quality patient care, and improvements in organization and system outcomes. The NP demonstrates advanced knowledge, skill and judgment in providing care to patients that is consistent with the College of Nurses of Ontario's Practice Standards for Nurse Practitioners and the Canadian Nurses Association Competencies for Nurse Practitioners. The NP works autonomously and collaboratively with physicians, fellow Nurse Practitioners, and the interprofessional team within the Complex Continuing Care program to provide clinical care to patients and to develop, implement and evaluate evidence informed practices within the Complex Continuing Care patient population at West Park Healthcare Centre.
Compensation
$65.09 - $76.14 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Responsibilities
- Utilizes and demonstrates advanced knowledge and decision making skills to complete comprehensive assessment, diagnose and manage the care of patients
- Identifies and orders diagnostics tests/procedures in accordance with the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, approved medical directives, and the Public Hospital Act
- Initiates and manages the care of patients by formulating and implementing a care plan to treat disease or disorders, within scope of practices, including prescribing pharmacological, complementary or counselling interventions
- Plans and implements strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families and groups
- Initiates individual, family and group promotion of health/wellness
Requirements
- Masters degree program in Nursing
- Nice to have: Nursing experience in respiratory care