ONALAKERIDGE HEALTHNURSE PRACTITIONERMEDICINE PROGRAMREGULAR FULL TIME8 HOUR DAY/EVENINGS SHIFTS (Subject to change)SALARY: $63.20 - $66.36 PER HOURLakeridge Health Ajax/Pickering (home site)ONA-2000001810POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Director, Medicine Program, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (RN (EC). The NP will formulate clinical decisions and develop a plan of care for patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) or exacerbation of Heart Failure and other QBP's such as COPD. The incumbent will be the key liaison with the Hospitalist and in close collaboration with the Cardiologist or other consultants as appropriate on service and with the multi-disciplinary team members. The NP will work together to develop seamless transition from hospital to home and/or referral to Ambulatory Medicine clinics or Community resources facilitating collaboration among all partners involved in the ongoing care of the patient in partnership with the MRP physician. The NP will focus in the four domains of their practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research. The areas of work focus will be varied, and at times may be across site. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Acting as a role model and resource for expertise in clinical nursing practice in the area of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and or COPD to members of the interdisciplinary team;* Providing a specialty-based focus, functions in an extended class nursing role demonstrating advanced assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics to formulate clinical decisions and provide comprehensive patient care for clients with CHF and or COPD;* Providing internal and external nursing consultation to patients /families, health professionals related to Congestive Heart Failure or COPD management;* In collaboration with other members of the health care team, identifying and analyzing the learning needs of Nursing staff, teaching staff, patients / family and other inter-disciplinary members regarding issues related to Congestive Heart Failure or COPD and associated comorbid care management modalities;* Facilitating interdisciplinary care by participating in regular team meetings, providing a linkage between the patient, members of the healthcare team, and physicians.* Acting as the liaison with the patient's primary care provider, referral partners and the community to ensure seamless transitions into the community or clinic and facilitating collaboration amongst all partners;* Participating in implementation and evaluation of continuous quality initiatives.QUALIFICATIONS:* Current RN (EC) registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, with a Nurse Practitioner certificate in Acute Care or Primary Care;* Masters of Nursing required; * Member of the RNAO and the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario;* Certification as a Cardiovascular Nurse is required, or working towards with commitment to complete within 18 months;* Demonstrated NP experience and a minimum of 2 years in Cardiology nursing required;* Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in the care of patients with CHF;* Knowledge of hospital nursing functions, current needs in nursing and the health care system, including service delivery programs for people with CHF, COPD is required;* Demonstrated experience in adult education, health coaching and client self-management and strong case management skills;* Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and judgement when relating to all members of the health care team including patients and families and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people;* Demonstrated negotiation and conflict management skills and ability to work effectively within an inter-professional team;* Proven effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills and ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively; * Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and address problems efficiently and effectively; * Motivated self-directed learner who takes initiative and seeks learning opportunities to enhance client care and professional competence;* Embraces a philosophy of patient and family centered care;* Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adapt to changing clinical situations; * Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality;* Computer skills including knowledge of Meditech and Microsoft Office is an asset;* Must have a satisfactory performance record;* 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 safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to LH's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area; and,* Proven good attendance record, and capable to maintaining this same standard.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).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.