Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for a  Nurse Practitioner for our Nurse Led Outreach Team

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.

Employee Status:  Full Time
Hourly Rate Range: $65.09 - $80.90

Schedule Requirements: Days and some evenings

Location: Wilson

Employee Group: ONA

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit & Integrated Care Systems.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is a leadership role within a multi\disciplinary and inter-professional team. This Nurse Practitioner role in NLOT team is primarily responsible for providing clinical care to support Long Term Care (LTC) homes. or congregate settings.  The NP works in collaboration and consultation with a physician, the LTC or congregate setting coordinators, and members of the inter-professional health care team to respond to facilitate hospital discharge, and prevent ED visits. The NP will act as a link between hospital and the LTC homes to ensure the most appropriate and efficient discharge.

Responsibilities:

• Provision of Nurse Practitioner scope of clinical care for LTC or congregate setting residents in accordance with the College of Nurses (CNO) Practice Standard for Nurse Practitioners and all other applicable legislation, including assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing pharmacological agents and therapeutic measures, and performing controlled acts
• Collaboration with hospital and LTC teams to assist in identifying potential barriers and supporting with discharge strategies to reduce avoidable ED visits, decrease LOS, and minimize readmissions
• Capacity building for LTC staff to develop and enhance competency for acute treatment protocols
• Integration of best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for a select patient population
• Evaluation of outcomes for the programs and make recommendations for change in consultation with Program Director and Manager
• Development of linkages with external partners as appropriate to ensure continuity of care
• Enhance communication between hospital and LTC to support the plan of care transitions in care facilities
• Addressing medication reconciliation issues upon discharge from hospital
• In keeping with professional standards of practice, obtains and/or disseminates only that information which is relevant to meeting the client’s identified needs and with appropriate legal authorization, either in the form of signed consents or direct authorization from the client or designated substitute decision-maker.
• Utilization of expert communication skills by being a link between the client, consultants, resources and the referral source which may be required to coordinate the provision of service to the client.
• Participate in meetings and committees to support the planning and implementation of best practices to support needs of the residents in LTC homes
• Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards

Qualifications:

• Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Masters of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (EC) as an NP (adult) or NP (primary health care) required
• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required

• Previous experience in LTC sector preferred

• 3-5 years of relevant Acute medicine or Primary Care experience
• CNA Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset
• BCLS required
• Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred
• Demonstrated experience in Adult education an asset
• Clinical specialty organizational membership: RNAO (required), CANO or ONS also preferred
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders
• Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands
• Demonstrates an ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
• Experience in Case Management preferred.
• Embraces a philosophy of patient and family centered care.
• Demonstrates leadership in clinical excellence.
• Assesses and provides services to clients, families and communities.
• Provides comprehensive health services encompassing:
• Identification and management of chronic stable conditions.
• Prevention of disease and injuries.
• Health promotion and education.
• Continuity of care.
• Support
• Advanced nursing assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics.
• Effective patient/family counseling skills.
• Excellent organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of initiative and self-direction.
• Excellent attendance and a discipline free record is required (candidates are required to inform HR and the hiring manager of their attendance and discipline status)
• Vehicle and valid Ontario driver’s license is required
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.