Nurse Practitioner, Bariatric

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!

Join our team of expert practitioners who contributes to excellent patient care through the development and delivery of acute pain programs and education of patients, families and the interprofessional staff. 

Humber River Health is committed to revolutionizing patient care for our diverse community. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our great team: people who share our passion to deliver excellent, patient-focused, expert care. The Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner with our Bariatric, Surgical Program. 

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.

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Bariatrics

Hourly Rate Range: $61.51-$76.82

Schedule Requirements: Days, evenings and weekends (subject to change as per Article 3 - Management Rights. 

Location: Wilson Site (subject to change as per Article 3 - Management Rights.)

Employee Group: ONA 

Responsibilities:

• Autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe pharmaceuticals within scope of practice as it relates to the Bariatric Program; includes micronutrient supplementation
• Update policies, procedures and Standards of Care for the Bariatric Program
• Ability to support patients by providing clinical expertise, guidance and education
• Assist in the coordination of activity between the surgical and medical clinics
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and with the physicians
• Communicate abnormal findings with the team
• Conducts health assessment and focused physical exam on high-risk patients; identifies normal and abnormal findings through investigation and liaises with PCP as needed and provides appropriate referrals
• Facilitate the transition of patients post-operatively over to their Primary Care Providers
• Facilitate team rounds and assist in the provision of comprehensive medical care for the bariatric patient
• Identifies researchable questions and participates in research initiatives
• Providing education on matters related to bariatric surgery, weight loss and health promotion
• Formulates differential diagnoses, orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic investigation based on presenting health concern and treating using evidence based best practices and triaging post-operative for complications warranting ED visit and liaising with surgeons and internist as needed.  This includes observing for post-bariatric surgery complications and treating appropriately
• Prevents unnecessary ED visits
• Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients and the evaluation of outcomes
• Identifies educational programs for the care team.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as required

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice with no restrictions. 
• Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario preferred         
• Minimum 2 years experience as an NP in primary care, long-term care, acute care or continuing care.
• CDE and CBE certification preferred
• Knowledge of Bariatric, community resources, crisis work and a working knowledge of the Regulated Health Profession Act, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education
• Experienced in Program development and evaluation and analysis of statistics
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the provision of effective clinical consultation and assessment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish positive relationships with all staff, clients, families, and community agencies
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
• Excellent problem solving ability and critical thinking skills and able to work independently and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team
• Excellent computer skills using Office 365
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement process, data analysis and program development
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient/family centred care
• Able to work independently with minimal support.

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 as a Huron Consulting hospital. 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.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.