Overview

The Nurse Practitioner – Long Term Care Homes (NP) reports directly to the Centre Executive Director and the Director of Resident Care or Designate. The NP functions in an advanced practice nursing role to promote wellness, 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 professional standards of nursing practice as defined by Yee Hong and the ED. Skills and knowledge from nursing, medicine and healthcare management are integrated within a broad framework of advanced practice.

The NP role balances interdisciplinary collaboration and autonomous practice, continuously seeking to improve care processes through standards and feedback from physicians, staff, residents, their families, caregivers and volunteers. The NP contributes to resident care quality through roles as advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and leader.

Accountabilities

- Practice may include primary responsibility for directing resident care through appropriate use of health care resources and co‑coordinating and liaising with the resident care team.
- Provide leadership, teaching and functional guidance to professional staff and other learners from the interprofessional group, including RNs, RPNs and PSWs.
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and protocols; develop and administer a resident care plan appropriate to resident needs, including advocacy and referral to external healthcare services.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethics; interpret and evaluate information to make appropriate clinical decisions.

Qualifications

- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice.
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MScN) required.
- Specialty certification in gerontological nursing and experience in gerontology is an asset; a post‑graduate certificate and experience in palliative and end‑of‑life care is an asset.
- Experience practicing as an RN (EC) in a long‑term care or geriatric setting, preferred.
- GPA, PIECES or other seniors‑focused training or professional development, an asset.
- Strong computer skills, including Point Click Care and MS Office suite.
- Critical thinking, analysis and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to exercise empathy and discretion.
- Team‑player, able to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Knowledge of current trends and legislation in long‑term care and community services.
- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result.
- Fluency in Chinese an asset.

Responsibilities

PRACTICE

- Provide direct resident care for clinical assessment, enhancing quality and continuity,



demonstrating advanced nursing knowledge, skill and judgment.
- Determine resident health care needs through advanced history taking, physical examinations/interval assessments, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
- Use ongoing evaluation of needs assessment to develop, initiate, or modify the resident care plan, determine and implement required diagnostic testing, and initiate or adjust pharmacological and non‑pharmacological therapies in accordance with scope of practice for NP.
- Initiate referrals for consultation, e‑consult and virtual care in collaboration with physicians as indicated.
- Provide consultation to nursing, medicine and other members of the resident care team.
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and evidence‑based decision‑making.
- Facilitate communication between residents and the care team related to the plan of care.
- Partner with leadership and interprofessional teams for program planning to meet the needs of short and long‑term stay residents of varying age groups and health conditions.
- Coordinate with hospital and Ontario Health staff to ensure smooth transition back to the Centre for hospitalized residents.
- Advocate for and provide palliative and end‑of‑life care.
- Develop and implement innovative approaches for complex practice issues and facilitate optimal outcome management of resident care.
- Participate in development, implementation and evaluation of best practices within the LTC home.

EDUCATION

- Serve as a resource for the teaching and learning of in‑depth knowledge and skill addressing resident health concerns and needs as it relates to advanced nursing practice.
- Develop information and education for residents, families and caregivers focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and impact of illness.
- Identify and address learning needs of residents and families.
- Advance knowledge transfer for nursing staff by being a role model in integrating best practices.
- Participate in regular evaluation of delivery and management of resident care.
- Enhance personal and professional development through reflective practice and attending educational opportunities and conferences.
- Collaborate with nurses to stimulate interest and provide innovative learning opportunities that meet residents’ needs.
- Provide mentorship for undergraduate and graduate nursing students and students from other health disciplines in their clinical practicum experience.
- Identify, analyze and interpret trends in resident care outcomes and nursing practice issues to determine priorities for educational programming.
- Plan,



implement and evaluate learning resources and health education programs for residents, families and substitute decision makers.

RESEARCH

- Support development and exchange of knowledge.
- Conduct or participate in research relevant to practice with other members of the health team or community of scholars.
- Conduct critical analysis of current research and apply to practice.
- Contribute to knowledge exchange through presentation(s) or publication(s).
- Facilitate the utilization of research by nursing and other interdisciplinary staff.
- Develop or utilize appropriate assessment instruments to measure clinical outcomes and other components of the program.
- Participate in activities related to professional associations and the Executive Director.

LEADERSHIP

- Plan, coordinate and organize initiatives to advance best practices and evaluate quality of care through quality improvement initiatives and professional leadership.
- Serve as a resource to the Executive Director and LTC in decision‑making, nursing strategic planning and problem‑solving processes.
- Participate in the development or revision of practice guidelines, medical directives, protocols, policies and procedures.
- Lead or participate in clinical process and quality improvement initiatives.
- Involve actively in appropriate divisional or corporate committees.
- Promote integration of the nursing viewpoint in planning, policy‑making and problem solving at the home and corporate levels.
- Contribute to the development of corporate vision and strategic direction.
- Develop and use tools and processes to evaluate quality of nursing practice at individual, program and organizational level.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership team and the Corporate Quality and Professional Practice and Performance team in evaluating quality of care to identify and implement quality management projects that link with nursing standards, best practice guidelines, corporate goals and objectives.
- Advocate for and contribute to the development, integration and evaluation of policy that impacts quality of resident care.
- Recommend clinical guideline revisions as required.
- Act as a change agent by advocating for and implementing new initiatives.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

- Required to provide scheduled services at all Yee Hong LTC homes.

Salary Range

$54.17 – $64.36 per hour

EEO Statement

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 prospect, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

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