Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Krembil Brain Institute (Spine or other program needs)
Reports to: Clinical Director
Work Model: OnSite
Grade: F0:05
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $51.54$64.43 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary FullTime (1824 month contract)
Closing Date: March 17th 2025
Position Summary
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Brain Institute (KBI).
Based primarily on our inpatient neurosurgical unit the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients in the spine surgery program and the broader neurosciences program. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population the NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients.
Duties
Utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with neurosurgical and neurooncological conditions diseases or disorders involving:
- Collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient.
- Determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
- Playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities.
- Participating in policy and procedure development; performing research activities.
- Delivering coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs.
- Performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession.
- Acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.
Qualifications :
- Completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream.
- Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre with neurosurgery/ spine/ oncology/neurointerventional/neurology patient population; familiarity with spinal and neurosurgical conditions diseases or disorders preferred.
- Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing an asset.
- Experience in nursing research methodology.
- Eligible for crossappointment to an academic institution.
- Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and customer services skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Excellent decision making problem recognition and problem solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Program planning and evaluation methodology skills.
- Commitment to collaborative practice.
- Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions.
- Ability to work in a selfdirected manner.
- Ability to utilize information technology.
Additional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
