Nurse Practitioner - Apply here for all NP Opportunities @ LHSC!

Posting Period

Open:        April 19, 2024

Deadline:  May 1, 2024

Non-Union

Department Description

Nurse Practitioner Opportunities

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a self-directed advanced practice nurse (APN) prepared at the graduate or doctorate level.  In some clinical areas, the NP may be designated a Most Responsible Provider (MRP) still working within a collaborative practice model. 

The NP demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge base in a practice area exhibiting a high degree of clinical competence in caring for select patient populations with acute and chronic specialized healthcare needs. The NP scope of practice incorporates the skills and knowledge from the disciplines of nursing and medicine. The NP provides patient care using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics and provides direct and indirect patient care services to support patient care, promote professional education, and advance knowledge through research and scholarly activities.  All duties and responsibilities of the NP conform to legislative, professional practice standards and hospital guidelines and when required are in accordance with a written agreement (medical directives, MRP practice agreements) with physician members of the medical staff at London Health Sciences Centre.

Regular and Temporary Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities available

Rate of Pay:                $57.26 per hour to $69.76 per hour

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario: Extended Class
• Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner certificate in one of the following specialty areas: Adult, Primary Care, Paediatric
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course:  BLS-HCP(C)
• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario (NPAO) preferred
• Minimum 2 years recent, related acute care experience
• Recent experience collaborating with external agencies and community partners preferred
• Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning principles, change theory and systems theory in a clinical environment
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Power Chart and GroupWise
• Ability to recognize own feelings, express them fully and constructively manage own feelings in challenging and emotionally charged situations
• Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly and work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
• Ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
• Ability to stay effective and resilient when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
• Ability to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  
• For more information visit?https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

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