Description
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Employment Status: Full-time, permanent position
Work Hours: 35 Hours per week (occasional evening or weekend work will be required)
Compensation: $72.00 to $84.00/hour (commensurate on skills and experience, plus participation in Benefits and RRSP)
Additional Benefits: $25,000 for a 2 year work commitment for candidates who have a certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have not been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months before the start of their commitment
Location: Pembroke, ON
Travel Requirements: A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required
Nurse Practitioner – Long-Term Care
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will deliver advanced, holistic care to residents with complex and specialized health needs within a long-term care setting. Utilizing enhanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking, the NP will conduct assessments, diagnose conditions, and manage treatment plans. Operating within an interdependent practice model, the NP will practice autonomously under the authority granted by the College of Nurses of Ontario for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class, while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team—often within a shared care model alongside physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build supportive relationships with residents and their families
- Provide diagnosis, management, and education regarding chronic and acute health conditions
- Perform advanced health assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatments and medications, and coordinate referrals
- Serve as a clinical mentor, supporting staff development and promoting best practices in care
- Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leaders, and external partners to optimize resident outcomes
- Deliver compassionate palliative care based on resident choice, dignity, and cultural preferences
- Apply ethical decision-making and recognize professional boundaries and areas for growth
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program with a Primary Health Care (NP-PHC) focus
- Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills
- Ability to practice independently in an advanced clinical role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Reliable attendance record
- Excellent written and spoken English communication