About
About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered setting. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and liaise with the MD, DOC and interdisciplinary team in care delivery.
- Assess, diagnose, and evaluate acute and chronic illness and other changes in resident’s conditions, prescribe treatments, diagnostics and follow up care.
- Support and advocate for residents’ best interests while engaging with the resident / family / substitute decision maker (SDM) regarding Care.
- Participate in resident care conferences.
- Provide clinical leadership to the LTC team members centered around the resident care needs which can include resident move in/out, hospital discharge planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pain management, dementia care and responsive behavior management.
- Participate in identifying, analyzing,
and interpreting trends in resident care and professional nursing practice to determine priorities for educational programming for team members, residents, and families.
Qualifications
- Minimum one year clinical and/or working experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term Care nursing.
- Some leadership knowledge/experience is considered an asset.
- Certifications obtained or in progress that include gerontology, mental health, behavioral support, and palliative care are an asset.
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice.
- Working Knowledge of the; Long Term Care Act, Program Standards for Long Term Care, Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) andCoroners Act, is considered an asset.
Salary
$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.
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📌 Nurse Practitioner - AgeCare London
🏢 Iris
📍 London