Home and Community Care Support Services – ESC

Description

JOB POSTING
ESC 070/21
TEMPORARY FULL TIME NURSE PRACTITIONER
Unionized Position – ONA

Chatham Site
Background:

Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair (ESC) is one of 14 Home and Community Care Support Services organizations in Ontario with a focused mandate to deliver local health care services such as home and community care and long-term care home placement. Home and Community Care Support Services is dedicated to ensuring the ongoing delivery of local services while Ontario makes changes to improve the health care system to give patients better connected care with health care providers working as one coordinated team in Ontario Health Teams.
Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair has a need for a Temporary Full Time Nurse Practitioner as described below. Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair is committed to supporting healthcare in a manner that is consistent with patient and family centred care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated understanding and commitment to this care philosophy. This position understands the importance of quality and safety and requires a high degree of attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient in both official languages. The position will be located within the Erie St. Clair Region.

ESC 070/21 Temporary Full Time Nurse Practitioner NPCCT3

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full-Time for one year
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week
SALARY RANGE: In accordance with the Collective Agreement

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to the effective delivery of Nurse Practitioner services for the Palliative Care Consultation Team’s patients, and community patients unable to access care through a family physician, clinic, FHT, CHC, etc. upon referral from Home and Community Care Support Services ESC and in accordance with professional college standards, Ministry Guidelines and ESC policies. The objective of the services delivered by the Nurse Practitioner is to diagnose, treat, evaluate, consult and manage complex pain and symptom and associated chronic disease management issues during the patient’s palliative trajectory, in order to delay/prevent institutionalization and facilitate reintegration into the community. These services

will be available across various care sectors as required including home, hospital, retirement homes and long term care. The Nurse Practitioner, as a member of the Palliative Care Consultation Team (PCCT), will work collaboratively with Hospice and be responsible for reviewing and completing assessments to assist in providing recommendations and consultative guidance to support challenging palliative symptom management and diagnoses. Other duties may be assigned in order to meet the meet the needs of the organization

Job Requirements

Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner (Current registration with the College of Nurses)
Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
Good knowledge of ESC priorities, policies, practices and service standards
Good knowledge and understanding of legislation governing health care activities
Knowledge of direct care/care coordination models used in community health care organizations
Specialized education required in palliative pain and symptom management including a minimum of Fundamentals and CAPCE. LEAP certification will be considered an asset.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide mentorship and maintain professional relationships
Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and an oral/written proficiency with Canada’s two official languages will be looked upon favourably
Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
Must be able to operate a computer

Hours of work: Rotating schedule 7.5 hour tours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for three weeks/one week and rotating 10 hours tours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Working 2 out of 6 weekends)

Job Application Methods

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Resume@lhins.on.ca

Please include the reference “ESC 070/21 Temporary Full Time Nurse Practitioner Palliative Consultative Care Team – Chatham” in your email subject line

By submitting an application, applicants are consenting to the sharing of their personal information with individuals from Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair who are participating in the selection process.
Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.