This is a Part-time position reporting to the Executive Director of Greenwood Court in Stratford. The Registered Nurse with Extended Class: RN(EC) privileges (herein referred to as the Nurse Practitioner (NP)) is a management position with the role of practitioner, consultant, educator, and advocate. The RN(EC) practices autonomously, offering the full scope of primary health care nurse practitioner practice. He/she functions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the resident’s plan of care.
The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the Medical Director, other physicians, and community services and agencies in the provision of primary health care.
The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the Directors of Care and multi-disciplinary teams in the provision and advancement of nursing services, in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Nursing department.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial Acts. Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the Operational policies of Greenwood Court.
2. Working within the legislated scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, including diagnosing, prescribing, ordering, and interpreting lab test/x-rays/ultrasound as per regulations. Provides direct comprehensive care to residents with specialized and complex needs.
3. Collaborates and consults with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive assessment, analysis, treatment planning, and evaluation of resident’s care.
4. Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.
5. Provides medical coverage on request of the Medical Directors and other physician staff.
6. As a consultant, the RN(EC), assists, collaborates with, guides, and supports staff with challenging clinical situations, provides nursing consultation for clinical policy and practice guideline development and implementation, collaborates with Management in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical policy and practice guidelines.
7. As an Educator, the RN(EC), provides ongoing information to staff, residents, and families, fostering involvement, choice, and autonomy, and contributes to the planning, initiating, implementing, and evaluation of educational programs and learning resources for residents, families, staff, and community.
8. As an Advocate, the RN(EC), promotes evidence-based primary health care services and nursing care of older adults by collaborating with the Medical Directors, medical staff, RN’s, and appropriate external agencies.
9. Participates in Management meetings on request, Professional Practice Committees, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees, and appropriate Committees as required.
10. Liaises with community services and agencies to ensure appropriate utilization of specialized services in the Homes.
11. Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety.
Leadership Responsibilities:
Human Resource Management:
1. Superior interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills.
2. Plan recruitment, training, education, and ongoing clinical competency.
3. Mentor and develop staff for career growth and succession.
4. Provide timely and active communication with staff.
Leadership and Organizational Support:
1. Broad understanding of the health care system including the Regional, acute care hospitals, community care, LTC, and Community Support Services.
2. Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated program development skills and implement innovative & efficient ideas to enhance service delivery that is cost-effective.
4. Excellent analytical thinking, decision-making, problem recognition & problem-solving skills.
Technical and Clinical Management:
1. Guide development of and approve policies, processes, and procedures.
2. Manage equipment maintenance programs.
Patient/Resident and Staff Safety and Quality Risk Management:
1. Develop/implement quality activities to maximize service and minimize patient/resident risk.
2. Review and analyze data for trends, coordinate quality improvement initiatives and guide corrective actions.
3. Responsible for providing a safe working environment for staff and supporting safety initiatives in collaboration with the Occupational Health and Safety department & Clinical Services Team.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Health Assessment & Diagnosis:
1. Demonstrated competency in health assessment and diagnosis; health care management and therapeutic intervention; health promotion and prevention of illness, injury, and complications in the care of older adults.
2. Advanced knowledge, skill, decision making, and expertise in the nursing care of complex frail older adults.
Therapeutic Management & Performing & Ordering Procedures:
1. Demonstrates the competencies to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures within the RN(EC) legislated scope of practice and designated medical directives as appropriate.
Interprofessional & Collaborative Care:
1. Ongoing consultation and collaboration with interprofessional team members including the consulting MD when planning and implementing care.
2. Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with members of the health care team within the LTC as well as within the acute care hospital and within the community.
Qualifications:
1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN (EC), Nurse Practitioner (unrestricted).
2. Working knowledge of College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice.
3. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; emotional intelligence and strong communication skills are essential.
4. Effective program development, evaluation, resource allocation, and project management skills.
5. Demonstrated current expertise in geriatric care & adult chronic disease management.
6. Proven ability to establish positive relationships, team building.
7. Ability to be flexible and adapt to the challenge of a busy environment.
8. Management of inter-professional teams with effective team building skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Self-directed, works independently, and is able to achieve outcomes.
10. Proven success in implementation of strategic program goals including quality indicators and volume targets.
11. Track record of innovative, challenging, and successful achievements.
12. Excellent report writing skills.
13. Ability to create a vision for the development of comprehensive programs related to the various services provided now and in the future.
14. Demonstrated good attendance record.
15. Valid drivers’ license and a vehicle required.
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to the Executive Director Greenwood Court.
Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however, TCMH continues to strongly recommend 'up-to-date' COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.
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