Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Led Outreach Team - Regular part-time 2023-6368

We currently have a Regular Part-Time (0.5 FTE) opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner in the Nurse-Led Outreach Team (NLOT).   Hours of Work Weekdays & Weekends: Days; 8 hours; Flexibility in hours will be required.   This Nurse Practitioner role in the Nurse-led outreach team (NLOT) is primarily responsible for providing clinical care to support residents living in Long-Term Care (LTC) homes. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is part of the Sunnybrook North Toronto Ontario Health Team, and aligns with the Infection Control Hub and LTC+ programs. The NP works in collaboration and consultation with physicians, navigators, coordinators, and other members of the inter-professional health care team to prevent avoidable ED visits and hospitalizations, and to support transitions to and from hospital, when needed. The NP will act as a link between the hospital and the LTC homes to ensure the most appropriate and efficient clinical care provision. The NP will also support NLOT program development and direction that is agile and iterative, reflective of the dynamic nature of resident care need as well as evolving Ontario Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care priorities. The NP will provide clinical practice oversight and coaching to the NLOT RNs.   Here is what you will be doing: Practice in accordance with Regulated Health Professions Act, Gerontological Nurses Association (GNA) Standards, The Long-Term Care Homes Act, the Practice Standards set by College of Nurses of Ontario and standards set out for the Nurse Practitioner Assist in avoiding hospital admissions for current LTC residents who have new, or increasingly complex medical or specialized equipment needs which cannot currently be accommodated in their LTC home Support placement of eligible high-needs designated Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients from hospitals into LTC Enable the admission of community members with specialized needs to LTC homes Assist in reducing non-urgent transfers to the region’s Emergency Departments Provide capacity building for LTC staff to develop and enhance competency for acute treatment protocols Provide assessment, intervention, monitoring and follow-up for acute and chronic illnesses Provide leadership and promote excellence in patient-centred nursing care through expert practice, education, consultation and research Actively participate in a Regional NLOT Community of Practice Provide input and support in the development and implementation of integrated hospital-community-LTCH clinical pathways Develop linkages with external partners as appropriate to ensure continuity of care Address medication reconciliation issues upon discharge from hospital   Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Masters of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post-Masters 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 Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required Training in P.I.E.C.E.S.TM and Gentle Persuasive Approach is an asset Valid driver’s license and access to a car required 1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required Previous experience in LTC sector preferred Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred 3-5 years of relevant Acute medicine or Primary Care experience preferred Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders Demonstrated previous program development skills and experience Knowledge and Skills Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Demonstrated time management skills with the ability and flexibility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced, results oriented environment Advanced nursing assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics Effective patient/family counseling skills Excellent organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills Ability to maintain and protect patient confidentiality at all times, demonstrating use of discretion and sound judgment   Employment Location: Toronto, Ontario