23 Oct
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Ottawa
23 Oct
UNAVAILABLE
Ottawa
CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a skilled practice that cares for you? Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals. As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness andwork-life balance.
The Nurse
Practitioner is a self-directed practitioner who provides holistic patient care based on advanced nursing and basic medical management knowledge and skills for a selected patient population. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide care for medically complex patients and provide palliative care for patients in their own homes as they near end of life. You will liaise with patients, families and all health care providers and using clinical assessment, monitoring and management skills to provide the best possible patient care.
You will help patients to manage pain and symptoms and avoid unnecessary hospitalization, as well as manage acute and episodic episodes of complex disease. Delivers comprehensive primary health care services (including but not limited to medication reconciliations, prescribing medication, ordering lab work, chart reviews, physical exams) to at‑risk adults and seniors facing access barriers to health care. Liaises, as required, with existing patient Physicians and other community partners to help address patient needs/goals.
Provides health promotion and education to patients in the Specialty Programs by utilizing a diverse range of methods tailored to each patient’s needs.
Educates patients on effective disease prevention and/or prevention of further disability. Provides consultation and support to Ontario Health atHome Champlain Care Coordinators and key stakeholder partners.
Assists with the collaborative development and implementation of Ontario Health atHome Champlain policies and procedures as well as joint initiatives with community partners Acts as a Specialized Program advocate as required, and ensures positive public relations and effective co‑ordination of services through ongoing liaison and participation on internal and external committees. Participates in regular professional development activities such as academic rounds and other educational events.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm (35 hours/week) with 24/7 on‑call duties on a rotation Length of temporary assignment: Office Location: Labelle Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals Reviews the discharge care plan and confirms outstanding medical tests have been scheduled and transportation etc. Conducts medication reconciliation and reviews medication protocol with patients and caregivers and answers any questions Initiates contact with primary care physician and provides update on patient acute care event and post‑discharge regime. Facilitates, as appropriate, a one‑week patient follow‑up visit with the primary care physician In some situations,
RRNs may complete an in‑hospital assessment and facilitate services as required Informs and supports the Care Coordinator in developing the patient’s care plan and ensuring a smooth transfer of the primary care physician and pharmacist to the ongoing care team Act as a spokesperson as required, and interpret the role of OH atHome to patients, health care professionals and to the public.
Ensures positive public relations and effective co‑ordination of services through ongoing liaison and participation on internal and external committees. Adheres to health and safety policies/ practices developed and implemented by OH atHome Participates in establishing, maintaining, and monitoring standards for the Case Management. This includes committee work and active participation and contribution to quality initiatives.
Fluency in English and French is an asset Awareness of Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm (35 hours/week) with 24/7 on‑call duties on a rotation Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan We are Ontario Health atHome , ready to serve every person in Ontario . We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long‑term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient‑centered care. Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti‑Racism Commitment Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti‑racism.
We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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Health atHome Champlain welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in any aspects of the selection process.
📌 Nurse Practitioner, Temporary Full-Time, Regional Palliative Consultation Team, Labelle (Ottawa)
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📍 Ottawa