Description:
The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advanced practice nurse prepared at the graduate and post-graduate level, who demonstrates a high level of autonomy working to scope, both independently and within a collaborative practice model. Using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics, the NP demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge base in Surgical Care and exhibits a high degree of clinical competence in caring for Orthopaedic surgical patients with acute and specialized healthcare needs.
The NP in the Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Program will report to the Director of Inpatient Surgical Services and will work collaboratively with members of the Ortho/Trauma/Surgery program. The NP will interact daily with the interdisciplinary team to manage and provide comprehensive care for a select patient population. The NP works with key stakeholders to provide advanced care that optimizes patient outcomes and enhances safety, effectiveness and accessibility. The NP in this program will engage in scholarly activities and advance knowledge by providing clinical leadership, identifying opportunities for improving patient care, advancing best practices, promoting professional education and engaging in research.
As the ideal candidate, you have:
- Successful completion of Master's Degree in Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner Adult certificate
- College of Nurses of Ontario: Registered Nurse Certificate of Competence with Extended Class, in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C); ACLS preferred
- Current member of Nurse Practitioners Associate of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
- Minimum 5 years recent related surgical experience
- Recent experience collaborating with external agencies and community partners preferred
- Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning principles, change theory and systems theory in a clinical environment
- Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Power Chart and Outlook
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner is an asset
- Ability to provide project management skills to promote evidence-based strategies and initiatives for Transitional Care Planning; ability to work in partnership with relevant LHSC staff and physicians
- Thorough understanding and commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care principles and ability to use in practice
- Ability to recognize own feelings, express them fully and constructively manage own feelings in challenging and emotionally charged situations
- Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly and work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
- Ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
- Ability to stay effective and resilient when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
- Ability to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis