Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

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Kensington Health is a not‑for‑profit, community‑based organisation providing a diverse range of specialised healthcare services, including long‑term care, hospice and community care, cancer screening, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and eye tissue processing for transplants.

We are deeply committed to being an inclusive place to work, live, and receive care. As a system partner co‑leading the Mid‑West Toronto Ontario Health Team and an affiliate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine, we continuously strive to deliver innovative care and consistently better health outcomes for our community.

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Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the interdisciplinary care team. As an evidence‑based consulting practitioner, this role provides assessment, the provision of care for, and the treatment of people with health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, and palliative means to optimise function and quality of life. The people served are typically adults within the long‑term care home, in‑residence hospice, or community.

Compensation

- $95,725.50 - $114,874.50 commensurate with experience.
- Competitive advantages package.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Assessment and Diagnosis

- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical exams, health histories, and diagnostic evaluations tailored to the person’s goals of care (e.g., may include advanced care planning, eligibility for medical assistance in dying, etc.).




- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals (e.g., dyspnea, delirium, etc.).

Care Planning and Treatment

- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring a holistic approach that incorporates physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Perform minor procedures and interventions as required.
- Provide palliative and end‑of‑life care in alignment with the wishes of the person being served and/or their substitute decision maker(s).

Collaboration and Support

- Collaborate with members of the internal interdisciplinary team and external health system partners to facilitate seamless transitions across the health system when indicated (e.g., hospitals, Ontario Health at Home, and other community‑based service providers).
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and team meetings related to resident care.
- Provide emotional support to residents and families in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Ethical Practice

- Participate in the resolution of ethical dilemmas while ensuring the process aligns with the organisation’s ethical decision‑making framework.





Education and Teaching

Resident and Family Education

- Educate residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members on health promotion, disease prevention, management of chronic conditions, end‑of‑life principles, etc.

Professional Development and Leadership

- Lead clinical education and training initiatives in alignment with educational priorities established by the organisation.
- Support the advancement of the nursing profession through preceptorship of nurse practitioner students.

Interprofessional Learning

- Support a learning environment by participating in the education of medical learners and other health professions (e.g., personal support workers, allied health, health administration, etc.) when assigned to Kensington Health.

Quality, Safety, and Research

Quality Improvement and Safety

- Lead and/or participate in the achievement of quality improvement goals and objectives (e.g., annual quality improvement plans).
- Promote a just safety culture through participation in reporting and safety incident reviews.
- Foster a workplace free of violence and harassment and promote workplace safety by escalating issues and supporting teams to act when indicated.

Research and Evidence‑Based Practice

- Participate in research, developing and implementing practice innovations.
- Evaluate and implement evidence‑based practices to continually improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes.

Other

- Participates in various initiatives that advance the strategic priorities of Kensington Health (e.g., committees, task f

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Toronto)
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