Nurse Practitioner
City of Toronto based in North York Civic Centre is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Nurse Practitioner. City of Toronto is a dynamic government organization that plays a vital role in serving the diverse needs of its residents. From managing public transportation systems to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens, the City of Toronto is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Its dedicated team of professionals works tirelessly to maintain infrastructure, promote sustainable development, and support social programs that address the unique needs of the city’s residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Toronto
Position: Nurse Practitioner
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $62.07 – $67.16, Wage Grade 16
Employment Type: 1 Permanent Full Time, 2 Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Location: North York Civic Centre
Job ID: 35889
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
Division & Section: Revenue Services, RevSvcs Revenue Accounting & Collections
Shift Information: 35 Hrs per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice
Experience: Candidates should have experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care, or primary care
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety, and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes
- The candidates should have the ability to exercise independent judgment and assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
- The candidates should possess leadership skills, work well within an inter-professional team, and have the ability to foster effective working relationships
- The candidates should have the ability to provide clinical supervision, education, and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
- The candidates should be able to develop and implement evaluation processes and identify strategies to improve clinical outcomes and manage risks
- The candidates should have strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
- The candidates should have the ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications, email, and web applications
- The candidates should have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- The candidates should have the ability to support the Toronto Public Service Values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces
- The candidates should be available to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
- The candidates should have knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
- The candidates should possess good verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- The candidates should have the ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and reflects the diversity of residents
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to deliver primary health care to residents in the Long-Term Care Home, focusing on the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion, and disease/injury prevention in order to deliver comprehensive health services
- The candidates should be able to conduct focused health assessments using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs
- The candidates should be able to complete health history documentation, incorporating physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and ethnic dimensions of health
- The candidates should be able to perform physical examinations, identify normal and abnormal findings, and interpret them accurately
- The candidates should be able to order diagnostic investigations and interpret the results using evidence-based clinical reasoning
- The candidates should be able to synthesize health information, employing critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate diagnoses, assess health risks, and determine states of health/illness
- The candidates should be able to communicate effectively with residents, discussing health assessment findings and/or diagnoses, including outcomes and prognosis, drawing upon knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioral sciences, and family processes
- The candidates should be able to select appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological options to restore or maintain residents’ functional, physiological, and mental stability, striving for optimal health
- The candidates should be able to promote safe resident care by identifying and mitigating harm, addressing immediate risks for residents, and responding to adverse events and near misses
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with the Medical Director and other senior management staff in developing and implementing evaluation processes, as well as identifying strategies to continuously improve clinical outcomes and effectively manage risks
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with senior management in the Division and other community health services, participating in initiatives that promote continuity of resident care across the continuum
- The candidates should be able to ensure that daily practice aligns with the standards set by Accreditation Canada
- The candidates should be able to maintain proper documentation and maintenance of resident files and health care records, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and divisional expectations
- The candidates should be able to identify and collaborate with the Medical Director on educational programs for the care team
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected, and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!