Nurse Practitioner

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of the Palliative Care program, the Nurse Practitioner works closely with the interprofessional team, Program Directors and Program Leadership.

Responsibilities:
• Practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Nurse Practitioner Practice Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Work with teams and patients/families to develop individualized care plans for patients with palliative care needs. This may include patients in the emergency department, outpatient areas and provision of home visits.
• Function as Most Responsible Provider post-discharge from hospital for end of life care or ongoing palliative pain and symptom management.
• Provide advanced nursing care, including symptom assessment/management and appropriate medication prescribing in hospital, clinic and patients’ homes.
• Facilitate and provide leadership in the development of the integrated Scarborough Palliative Care Program
• Support development of, and participate within the Palliative Rapid Response Team as an integral component of the integrated Scarborough Palliative Care Program.
• Act as a resource for other healthcare professionals to promote best practices in palliative care.

Requirements:
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (EC) as an NP (adult) or NP(primary health care) required
• Master′s Degree in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Master of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post-Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required.
• Must have completed a CNO-approved controlled substances education
• Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in palliative care or related field
• Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a vehicle required
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Core Competency Nurse Practitioner Framework and Canadian Nurses Association Competency Framework for Advanced Practice Nursing, with ability to fully apply those competencies.
• Strong clinical assessment and management skills with sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Current BCLS provider and competency.
• Evidence of strong mentoring, teaching, organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
• Must demonstrate a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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