Nurse Practitioner

Company Description

Yee Hong is one of the largest not-for-profit senior care organizations in the country, delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate services to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. Operating 805 long-term care home beds, a wide range of community support services, and a hospice residence, Yee Hong annually serves more than 15,000 individuals across the Greater Toronto Area. Yee Hong also builds seniors organization and system capacity through its advisory services, Private Personal Support Worker Career College, and research.

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an advanced practice nursing role to promote wellness and health promotion and to provide exemplary quality care through the application of advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge and skills. The NP practices in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision and Values of Yee Hong in compliance with the professional standards of nursing practice as defined by Yee Hong and the ED. Skills and knowledge from the professions of nursing, medicine and healthcare management are integrated within a broad framework of advanced practice. NP practice reflects a balance between interdisciplinary collaboration and autonomous practice. The NP continuously seeks to improve care processes through the integration and evaluation of standards and feedback from physicians, staff, residents, their families, caregivers and volunteers.

The NP contributes to the quality of resident care through the component roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and leader. The NP is a member of the Yee Hong Centre Management Team and is expected to support the Nursing management team in performance and probationary reviews. The emphasis on each of these separate aspects of the role may vary over time in response to the evolving priorities of Yee Hong Centre. The NP is a critical member of the interprofessional team and will work collaboratively with the Medical Directors and attending physicians to optimize resident care.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice, Masters Degree in Nursing (MScN) required
• Specialty certification in gerontological nursing and experience in gerontology is as asset; Postgraduate certificate and experience in palliative and end-of-life care is an asset;
• Experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (EC) in a long-term care, or geriatric setting is preferred
• GPA, PIECES or other seniors-focused training or professional development, an asset
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Point Click Care and MS Office suite
• Ability to think critically, analyze information and problem solve effectively
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, ability to exercise empathy and discretion
• Flexible, team-player, able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Post-graduate certificate and experience in palliative and end-of-life care is an asset.
• Good knowledge of current trends and legislation in long term care and community services
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Cantonese/Mandarin is an asset

Additional Information

• Working condition - light and normal
• Some business travel between Centres
• Use of own vehicle

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.