Virtual Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner (Casual)

Kenora, ON

 

Competition Number 

2021-ONA-092

Job Type

Casual

Hours

Shift work including days, evenings, and weekends required, subject to change to support operational requirements

Classification

NP

Department

Virtual Care

Salary

$57.65 to $61.16 per hour

As per ONA Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Saturday, December 4, 2021

 

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Emergency Department, or designate, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide appropriate assessment and care to patients in a virtual clinic environment. The successful applicant works independently in diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, performing, or ordering diagnostic tests and treatments, evaluating treatments, and providing follow-up within the continuum of care.

 

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive and holistic nursing care to clients including health promotion, injury and illness treatment and prevention. As an advanced practitioner, the Nurse Practitioner functions in the roles of practitioner, educator, and leader. As governed by CNO Nurse Practitioner Practice Standards, the incumbent will practice independently, collaborating with other healthcare professionals including primary care physicians for issues outside the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

 

Essential Duties

 

  • Assessing client presentation, evaluating urgency of care needed, selecting appropriate level of care, facilitating referrals to other providers where appropriate, and determining follow up required
  • Independently and collaboratively assesses, diagnoses, and prescribes in accordance with professional standards, legislation, policies, and clinical practice guidelines
  • Coordinates treatment plans and follow up based on appropriate assessments, client and family response and outcomes, collaborating with other healthcare professionals if needed
  • Communicates findings and diagnosis to client and/or inter-professional team. Discusses prognosis, treatment options and outcomes with client and/or other team members within the circle of care and documents within the client's permanent health record
  • Advocates for clients, assessing their needs and if applicable, referring to appropriate care providers, professionals, or other services in the interest of the continuum of care

Demonstrates an acceptable level of competency in organizational, leadership, interpersonal, team building, communication, decision making and computer skills

  • Follow best practice guidelines

 

Qualifications

 

  • Be current and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN-EC (extended class)
  • Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to practice in a primary care or emergency setting, or other equivalent experience
  • Experience with triage processes to ensure patients receive appropriate attention, in a suitable location, with the requisite degree of urgency
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Proven computer and technological skills to be able to deliver virtual care through the use of various technology
  • Demonstrated knowledge of home and community health services
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • A passion for telehealth and an advocate for the benefits and opportunities that telehealth offers to patients and clients

 

 

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

The LWDH is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations, including alternative formats, are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861

 

 

Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Lake of the Woods District Hospital

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities.

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