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Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Department: Child/Adolescent Mental Health
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
Days - 8 Hour Shifts(Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $73.570 - $77.340 per hour
ONA: 2500001818

The Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Lakeridge Health offers inpatient, outpatient and youth crisis services at the Oshawa Hospital site, providing an integrated and effective continuum of mental health service within the context of client and family focused care to child and youth living within our community. The NP will function as an autonomous member of inter-disciplinary teams that include Psychiatry, Nursing, Child and Youth Workers, Psychotherapists, Social Work and Occupational Therapists.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working as a member of the inter-professional team, and based on the Ontario Decision Guide to determine most appropriate care provider, of the Mental Health Program, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for: autonomously performing psychiatric assessments, diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; prescribing pharmaceuticals and performing specific procedures within the legislated scope of practice; , and providing direct patient care focusing on health promotion and maximizing clients' safety and function during their participation in program services; actively participating in regular team meetings and in discharge decisions, liaising with community based and hospital providers, advocating on behalf of clients and their families and participating in inter-professional patient and family conferences as needed. The position is multifaceted with responsibilities in all three areas of care offered (inpatient, outpatient and crisis).
The successful candidate will also have opportunities to participate in professional development and continuing education to maintain clinical competence and to maintain optimal quality of care to clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Completion of a recognized Nurse Practitioner program
* Primary Health Care or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner registration required
* Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class;
* Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario;
* Training and experience in the area of general and or child/ youth mental health and addictions and related prescribing preferred;
* Certification in Mental Health and/or Addictions, preferred.
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively on an inter-professional team and with community partners;
* Effective organizational skills;
* Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;
* Proven strong consultation skills;
* Committed to client-focused philosophy;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.