Job Description

Babcock Community Care Centre, located in Wardsville, Ontario is a family owned and operated 60-bed long-term care home dedicated to providing quality care to the residents of the four counties area.

Reporting to the Administrator and Director of Care, the Nurse Practitioner position is a critical role with overall accountability for the management and leadership for health care and services for our residents.

The NP role includes:

Ensuring the provision of care is aligned to the needs of each resident, the home's strategic plan, mission and values. Promoting a resident-centered care approach that engages residents, family members and employees to provide care that meets the individual needs of our residents. Completing daily clinical rounds, orders, evaluating diagnostic tests for residents to identity and to assess resident's clinical concerns and health care needs. Recording findings and developing action plans in collaboration with the other interdisciplinary team members. Prescribing or recommending drugs or other forms of treatment to improve resident care. Providing leadership and direction in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for all activities related to nursing. Evaluating clinical outcomes and working with other interdisciplinary team members to continuously improve these outcomes. Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation including but not limited to: Ministry Acts, regulations, policies and procedures, directives, and collective agreements. Collaborating with the Medical Director, other physicians and community services/agencies in the provision of quality health care for the resident. Conducting physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and the standards of the provincial College of Nurses. Providing assessments for residents with High Intensity Needs (HIN). In collaboration with the Director of Care, providing information for Critical Incidents, as needed. Assisting with the onboarding of new hires and education of staff, as required. Mentoring nursing staff with respect to nursing practices. Actively participating in conferences, workshops and other educational opportunities for further development of best practices and nursing knowledge. Working in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner, in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses. Must have a minimum of one (1) year's working experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare setting, preferably long-term care. Strong relationship building abilities and organizing skills with the ability to lead and influence others. Must posses excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and best practices relative to nursing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Point Click Care and other computerized documentation systems. Must possess current CPR certification. Certificate in Gerontology and current membership with the GNA would be considered an asset. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check. All applicants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated, except due to legitimate established exceptions. Have a passion to promote person-centered care and work with the senior population.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person