Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a self-directed health care provider who, working collaboratively with the interprofessional IMRAC Team, applies an expanded range of theoretical, practical and evidence-informed therapetuics to the referred patients seen within 24-48 hours of their ED visit. Within the General Internal Medicine Program the NP is authorized to perform extended health services which include comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, intervention, referral, management, and evaluation of patient care across the continuum of acute health services. Utilizing advanced nursing knowledge, skill, clinical reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking, all duties and responsibilities will follow the NP Standards of Practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and Standards of Behaviour set by St. Joseph\'s Healthcare. Reporting to the Program Nursing Director, the NP will work in the 4 domains of practice: Clinician (75%; Educator, Administrator and Researcher.(25%).QUALIFICATIONS:
-Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Registered Nurse-Extended Class, either NP-Adult Acute Care or NP-PHC specialty certificate and significant relevant geriatric expertise required.
-Masters in Nursing or relevant healthcare field
-Proof of successful completion of controlled substances education required
-Faculty appointment or eligibility to pursue faculty appointment at McMaster University School of Nursing or Graduate Studies
-Member of RNAO with additional professional liability coverage, NPAO membership preferred
-CNA Certification in related specialty an asset
-Demonstrated expertise in the assigned area
-Previous program development experience preferred
-Demonstrated expertise in the assigned area
-Current BCLS/HCP certification required
-Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
-Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferredSt. Joseph\xe2\x80\x99s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

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