Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Surge Support

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Surge Support functions in an expanded role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions, appropriately manage acute and chronic illness, and promote wellness. Using a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced clinical competence, the NP collects and interprets data about the health of the patient, determines a medical diagnosis, and treats the complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential health problems. This role supports RVH during periods of increased patient volume and capacity pressures, and is deployed across clinical programs and services based on organizational need.

As a member of the Interprofessional Practice team, the NP will work in partnership with physicians, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and program leadership to support timely assessment, treatment, and patient flow. The NP will provide clinical leadership and promote a culture of excellence across the organization through expert clinical practice, education, consultation, and treatment within a patient- and family-centred approach.

Availability

• Must be available to work days and weekends based on organizational need
• Flexibility to respond to fluctuating patient volumes and short-notice surge requirements
• Ability to work across multiple clinical areas, programs, and/or sites as assigned

Responsibilities Include

• Conducts in-depth, comprehensive assessments of patients that integrate a wide range of complex information, including patient, family, and staff perspectives
• Initiates and evaluates selected medical and nursing therapies within the NP/RN scope of practice, medical directives, and practice guidelines, including the medical directives specific to each clinical area of deployment
• Utilizes diagnostic reasoning to formulate a medical diagnosis within the NP scope of practice and consistent with practice guidelines
• Collaborates with the physician when determining an acute or chronic diagnosis, as appropriate
• Supports patient flow and capacity management during periods of surge, including timely assessment, treatment, and discharge planning
• Quickly adapts to new clinical environments, teams, and patient populations when deployed across programs
• Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed
• Acts as a clinical resource and consultant to individuals and teams within the professional community and to other hospitals/agencies
• Provides education informally and formally to internal and external teams and partners
• Participates in program evaluation, reporting requirements, quality improvement initiatives, and policy and procedure development as required
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Master of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post-Master's 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 certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Membership in the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) and/or Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) an asset
• Demonstrated experience in adult education an asset

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical experience required
• Experience in an acute care, emergency, or inpatient setting preferred
• Experience in an advanced clinical practice role, preferably as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferred
• Experience working across multiple clinical areas or in a float/resource capacity an asset
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and RVH and departmental policies
• Advanced knowledge of the nursing process, the consultation process, discharge planning, and community resources required

Competencies

• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with RVH standards
• Demonstrated initiative and good judgment, with the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Patient-centred service orientation with sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity
• Excellent decision-making, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Collaborative approach to clinical work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based methods and practices, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement

Other

• Ability to use information technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic health record systems
• Satisfactory criminal reference and vulnerable sector screening prior to hiring