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Competition: | 260-24 |
Department / Unit: |
Emergency |
Position Type: | Temporary Full Time
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Bargaining Unit: | ONA |
Posting Date: | 2024-09-19 14:30 |
Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home. The NP will demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skill in formulating clinical decisions and appropriately managing a population of patients within the Emergency Department (ED) within a philosophy of patient-centered care. Abiding by the practice standards for an NP set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (2009), the principle responsibilities may include: utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competencies, collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient; providing follow-up/treatment to data about the health of the patient in collaboration with the Emergency physician; discharge planning; playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement; participating in policy and procedure development activities/programs; acting as resource and providing educational support to patients, families and staff. The NP will work under the supervision of the ED Physician. This position is accountable to the Director Medicine, Critical Care, Legal, Risk and Patient Experience and the Chief of the Emergency Department Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Nursing / ACNP / Current extended class registration RN (EC) required with CNO
- Five years nursing experience working in a hospital Emergency Department
- Exemplary nursing clinical skills, knowledge and expertise, especially in patient assessments and discharge planning
- Demonstrated patient/family teaching and staff education skills
- Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and organizational abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with all members of the team including physicians, patients and families
- Evidence of well developed conflict management skills
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with sensitive issues with families and staff
- Evidence of initiative in ongoing knowledge development and reflective practice
- Proficiency in computer skills and data management required (e.g. Excel, Word, Access)
- Fluent in English (comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking)
Why Headwaters? Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community
We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters |
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Extra InformationWe thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors. All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The duration of this temporary contract is approximately 12 months. |
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