Permanent Full-Time Emergency Nurse Practitioner

 

 

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position:

Permanent Full-Time Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Reporting to the Director- Inpatient & Emergency Services, the Emergency Nurse Practitioner provides clinical support to the physician in the Emergency Department, and may also assume responsibility for providing care within the scope of a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities:

• Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care
• Assesses patients by obtaining relevant history, completing physical exam and diagnosing
• Perform comprehensive health assessments within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner's role
• Initiates orders for treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests according to findings and collaborates with physicians, primary care providers and family health teams as needed
• Develops medical treatment plans
• Evaluates outcomes based on clinical skills/judgment and patient improvements
• Provides learning opportunities for students and other professional staff
• Refers to other care providers as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:

• Registered Nurse Extended Class License in good standing with the College of Nurses Ontario
• Current CPR
• Experience working in an Emergency Department as RN or NP
• Demonstrate skill in cultural safety, which encompasses cultural sensitivity, competency and humility
• Ability to work independently and self-direct / take initiative
• Ability to lead by example and to mentor and motivate others
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour

This is a unionized position, compensation will be as per CBA. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca

This posting will close January 4th, 2024; interviews will commence as applications are received. Final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

 

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