Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Health Services- Long Term Care

Status: Contract Full Time; 12 month duration

Salary Range: $125,186-$156,484 per annum

Work mode: On Site* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: Sheridan Villa- 2460 Truscott Drive, Mississauga

Hours of work: 35 hours per week . This position will primarily be days however as LTC is a 24/7 business there will be times that shifts will fall anywhere in the 24h clock.

Who we are: The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Philosophy of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family. Our Region of Peel Long Term Care Centres are designated as a RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organizations and are fully accredited with CARF.

Reporting to the Administrator and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the Practice, Innovation and Education team, you’ll provide emotion-based care to those who reside in long term care. You’ll be an active participant in the Centre’s Leadership Team, and share specialized knowledge through consultation and collaboration to improve resident outcomes and health care delivery for residents with medically complex needs

In this role you will direct Registered Staff in clinical matters, conducts in-depth comprehensive health assessments, completes holistic health histories, mental status, and physical examinations. You will collaborate with the physician and diagnoses acute health conditions and may facilitate a diagnosis of chronic health conditions in collaboration with the resident or Substitute Decision Maker (SDM), family and/or the interdisciplinary team.

You will utilize your leadership skills to provide coaching/mentoring, quality improvement, research, and leadership within the Centre and collaborates with Nurse Practitioners across the Division. You will engage in and support a therapeutic nurse-resident relationship that facilitates health and healing.

Lastly, this position requires administering High Intensity Needs budget and ordering appropriate screening and diagnostic testing according to the scope of practice, interprets laboratory tests, reports of x-rays, ultrasounds and ECGs and makes clinical decisions accordingly.

What the role requires:

Current registration and entitled to practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult)

At least 5 years of job-related experience

CPR certification designed for health-care professionals and standard first aid

VSS - completed and satisfactory to Regional requirements

Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

Advanced skills in the assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment of the older persons with delirium, depression, cognitive impairment, confusion, and behavioral disturbance

Well-developed and proven experience supporting patient/family teaching and staff education

Proven accurate documentation skills

Exemplary clinical skills in complex disease management and ethical decision-making principles

Proficiency in basic computer skills

Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan

Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum

3 Paid personal days and floating holidays

Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing

Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance

Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Work Mode & Job Location: at Sheridan Villa; 2460 Truscott Drive, Mississauga

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

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