Job Description

ROLE:

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Clinic Setting | Agency Travel Contract |Northern, ON



ASAP Start Date- Up to 6 Month contract with option of extension

Rate:

$130/hour



Shared accommodations provided



Relocation reimbursed



$100 Quick Onboarding Bonus



$50/ Month Coffee Allowance



TRAVEL CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE



HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences. Our team is now expanding our staffing services to provide travel contracts to Nurse Practitioners across Northern Ontario!

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

1. Registered Nurse Extended Class License in good standing with the College of Nurses Ontario



2. Current CPR and ACLS Mandatory

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum two years recent experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.



2. Supervisory experience preferred.



3. ACLS MANDATORY



4. Previous experience working as NP in a fast-track clinic setting



5.CASTED training/course preferred



6. PALS /ENPC preferred

SKILLS & ABILITY:

1. High level of proficiency with Microsoft office applications, hospital software applications.



2. Ability to think critically and multitask in a high-pressure situation.



3. Ability to organize and manage an office setting and work with all.



4. Experience supervising staff including performance management, and task direction.



5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member; establish and maintain



cooperative and collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team, and



exercise judgment by participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of



patient care according to college standards.



6. Behavior consistent with the hospital's Standards of Performance and ICCARE values.

Note:

Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities



and duties may be assigned, and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs according to the Standards of Professional Practice set out by the College of Nurses of



Ontario and in compliance with the policies, procedures and standards of Riverside Health Care



Facilities.



2. Accepts clinical responsibility and professional accountability for the care delivered to assigned



patients.



3. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, fulfilling responsibilities as a



member of the nursing discipline.



4. Complies with The Ethical Framework for Nurses in Ontario (College of Nurses of Ontario).



5. Provide direction, guidance, supervision

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care.



2. Assesses patients by obtaining relevant history and completing physical exam, in order to make a



diagnosis



3. Initiates orders for treatment(s), medications, and diagnostic tests according to findings and collaborates



with physicians, primary care providers and family health teams as needed.



4. Develops medical treatment plans for the patients under her/his care, which may be carried out by other care providers.



5. Evaluates outcomes based on clinical skills/judgement and patient improvements.



6. Dictates emergency department summaries, which set out the diagnosis, treatment and discharge



instructions, as required.



7. Conducts Family meetings and discusses plans of care, discharge and end of life issues with patients and /or their families/substitute decision maker.



8. Accept stable handovers



9. Participates in the development of order sets, clinical pathways or medical directives for the care of the



patients in the program.



10. Refers to other care providers as appropriate



11. Focus on stable patients with complex needs. (Geriatrics/Mental Health)



12. Follow up with radiology discrepancies and cultures.



13. Educate patients on preventative care and the need to adhere to prescribed treatments.



14. Perform minor procedures when necessary, in the emergency department.



15. Obtain CTAS/NRP/ACLS/PALS/NVCI certifications within 6 months of start date and maintain



competency.



16. Provide direction, guidance, supervision and act as a resource to Registered Nursing Staff in the



Emergency Room.



17. Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant



regulations, policies and procedures in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and its



regulations, as well as other legislation as applicable.



18. Other duties as assigned by EVP, Clinical Services & CNE. Duties may evolve with time.



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must comply with:

1. Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies



2. Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check



3. Must maintain Registered Nurse Extended class license with the College of Nurses of Ontario



4. Health and Safety Policies & Procedures