Southlake Regional Health Centre
| Job Title / Position: | Nurse Practitioner – Eating Disorders Program |
|---|---|
| City: | Newmarket |
| Time Commitment: | Full time |
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Practitioner is a leadership role within a multidisciplinary and inter-professional team. This Nurse Practitioner role works in collaboration and consultation with Paediatrics, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Psychiatry, medical staff, nursing and members of the inter-professional eating disorder care team. The role is primarily to respond to the needs and ongoing health care monitoring and provision of primary health care to clients with Eating Disorders. The Nurse Practitioner works in partnership with all relevant stakeholders, excelling in all four domains of her practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
• The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, excelling in all four domains of their practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
• Registered Nurse in the extended class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner Paediatric or Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care certificate/credentialing from approved program
• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner’s Association of Ontario with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred
• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner’s Association of Ontario with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred
• Current member of RNAO.
• Clinical specialty organizational membership.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience as advanced practice nurse in paediatrics or child and adolescent mental health preferred
• Minimum three (3) years relevant paediatric or child and adolescent mental health-related experience as a Registered Nurse
• Clinical expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialization in Eating Disorders an asset
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders
• Possesses highly developed 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
• Demonstrates an ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of all Southlake Regional Health Centre employees to work in a safe manner 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 the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.
Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace
At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are dedicated to building a work place that reflects the diversity of our community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal persons, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to diversity within our organization. Southlake is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and will work proactively through all stages of recruitment to create a barrier free process and to provide accommodation as required.
Job Requirements
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience as advanced practice nurse in paediatrics or child and adolescent mental health preferred
• Minimum three (3) years relevant paediatric or child and adolescent mental health-related experience as a Registered Nurse
• Clinical expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialization in Eating Disorders an asset
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders
• Possesses highly developed 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
• Demonstrates an ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
