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Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Regional Cancer Centre

Newmarket, ON
CA$67 - CA$80/hourly
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Progressive health and dental benefit plans
HOOPP pension plan with shared premiums
Wellness initiatives: virtual fitness classes

About the role

Job Category: Nursing Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Union: ONA RN Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $66.80 - $79.74

Why Join Our Team?

  • A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.
  • Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
  • HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
  • Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

About the role:

The Nurse Practitioner is a leadership role within a multidisciplinary and inter-professional team. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration and consultation with the Medical Oncologists, Haematologists, and other medical staff, nursing and other members of the health care team to respond to the needs of solid tumour, malignant haematology and oncology patients, in particular Outpatient SRCC Solid Tumour and Malignant Haematology. The Nurse Practitioner works in partnership with all relevant stakeholders, excelling in all four domains of her practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research

What you bring:

• Minimum 5 years of recent and relevant Registered Nurse experience in oncology/palliative care required

  • Minimum 3 years of recent and relevant Nurse Practitioner experience in oncology preferred

  • Experience with medical oncology and radiation oncology protocols, prescribing of pain management and palliative supportive therapies required

  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders

  • Possesses highly developed assessment, analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills

  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology

  • Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands

  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations

  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service

  • Demonstrated individual leadership skills

  • Demonstrated experience in adult education an asset

  • Registered Nurse and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required

  • Master in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required

  • Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (EC) as an NP (adult) or NP (primary health care) required

  • Pallium LEAP certification or equivalent required

  • Completion of ongoing education in Palliative Care such as the DeSouza Symptom Assessment and Management in Palliative Care required

  • Pallium LEAP Facilitator Certification preferred

  • Recent (within the last 12 months) certification in chemotherapy administration required, demonstration of annual recertification from a recognized institution (de Souza Institute/ Oncology Nurses Society [ONS])

  • Basic Cardio Life Saving (BCLS) required

  • CON (C) or equivalent preferred

  • Additional specialty education in Oncology preferred i.e., de Souza Hematology Courses

  • Active member of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) preferred

What you'll be doing:
Uses advanced knowledge base and clinical competence and skill to assess, plan, provide, and facilitate care for medical oncology, haematological oncology, and radiation oncology patients and families in collaboration with the health care team, mainly in the area of the Outpatient Clinics of the Regional Cancer Centre.

  • Utilizes diagnostic reasoning and decision-making process to formulate a list of hypotheses, determine the need for, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate a medical diagnosis within the specialty scope of practice, consistent with practice guidelines.
  • Assesses patients and families through multiple strategies, including comprehensive admission history and interview, advanced physical examination, interval assessments and the interpretation of diagnostic testing to determine need for medical, nursing or allied health care.
  • Communicates significant clinical findings to the attending physician, and facilitates ongoing communication of patient progress and plan of care to the health care team.
  • Initiates, orders, tailors, and evaluates/discontinues selected medical and nursing therapy (including pharmacologic therapy) within the specialty scope of practice and consistent with practice guidelines and established medical directives for APN / ACNP to optimize the plan of care.
  • Facilitates patient care by consulting with the patient/family and multidisciplinary team to formulate, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate a comprehensive and collaborative patient-centred plan of care, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
  • Performs specialty-specific diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in accordance with the scope of practice, approved medical directives for controlled acts, and established practice guidelines.
  • Teaches patients/families with a focus on pain and symptom management, goals of care, palliative and end-of-life care, and caregiver support.
  • Facilitates communication and collaboration among members of the health care team and refers to appropriate members of the team.
  • Facilitates care transitions for patients/families between the cancer center and the community palliative care teams to support palliative care/end-of-life care within the community, including home and hospice.
  • Writes/dictates admissions, consultations, progress notes, and discharge summary reports.
  • Evaluates patient care outcomes and nursing practice issues to ensure the highest possible quality of care.
  • Completion of patient treatment plans as required.

Contributes to the professional and patient population learning and education by:

  • Providing leadership to educational activities/programs related to Palliative Care.
  • Facilitating and providing educational opportunities and programs, in collaboration with the Nurse Educator, for nursing, medical and allied health students and staff for the enhancement of specialized knowledge and skills related to the specialty area.
  • Mentor/Preceptor of students (graduate and undergraduate) and other interdisciplinary students as required in their clinical experience, with evaluation of performance.
  • Engaging in joint activities with the Faculties of Nursing and other academic faculties and organizations through collaborative projects, research, and cross appointments.

Utilizes advanced preparation and knowledge of patient population needs, processes of patient care, care systems, the research process, and interprofessional collaboration to provide and support leadership in the following areas:

  • The development, implementation, and evaluation of quality management programs/initiatives, care delivery models, practice standards/guidelines/policies and procedures, and associated health outcomes and resource utilization, in collaboration with the leadership teams.
  • Identify patterns and trends in health care and patient care outcomes and develop alternate approaches in relation to patient care situations.
  • Participates in committees relevant to patient care issues.
  • Promotes advanced nursing practice in program planning, policy making, and problem solving.
  • Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake Health, we are committed to promoting employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of our search process. The current posting is seeking candidates who identify with the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as a member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used safely to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!

About Southlake Health

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For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.

With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.

Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario to ensure care is always within reach.

With support from its communities, Southlake Health will continue to save lives, push boundaries and bring care closer to home for people today and for generations to come. Help us do more by donating at southlake.ca/foundation.