Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class) – Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT) - Internal

Job Number: J0424-0027

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class) – Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT)

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Approximate End Date: September 16, 2024

Job Category: Nursing

Union: ONA

Open Positions: 1

Date Posted: April 11, 2024

Closing Date: April 18, 2024

Hours of Work:

8-4 (Monday - Friday)

The Nurse Practitioner [NP(EC)] for the Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT) program uses advanced practice clinical skills to provide direct clinical care, education, research, consultation and treatment in the area of Geriatrics to support the acute care needs of residents in LTC, Retirement Homes or other Seniors Congregate settings within the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) and Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) catchment areas as required. This position will include travelling to all areas serviced within the North Simcoe Muskoka region.

Education:
• BScN required
• Nurse Practitioner Certification required
• Masters degree in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Stream is preferred
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification preferred
• Gerontology Nursing Certification is preferred
• BCLS is required
Experience:
• Minimum three (3) years experience in advanced practice nursing in geriatrics/seniors care preferred
• Minimum three (3) years relevant clinical specialty-related experience as a Registered Nurse required
• Recent experience in a leadership role within an inter-professional team preferred
• Relevant knowledge of LTC environment, hospital and community resources preferred

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.