Nurse Practitioner - Stroke/Neuro

Job Description

ONA POSTING | NURSE PRACTITIONER | NEURO/MSK

Position: Nurse Practitioner (x1)

File: 1190

Wage: [CPS06] | $65.20 - $77.97

Status: Permanent Part Time(0.8)

Role Level: Clinical Patient Services (CPS06)

Department: Neuro MSK – Stroke Program

Site: Mississauga Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts: Days | 7.5 Hour Shifts, Flexibility to cover weekends/stat holidays is required.

Posted: December 31st, 2024

Internal Deadline: January 7th, 2025

Position Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Stroke Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital Site which is the regional stroke centre. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to stroke patients, from acute management to rehabilitation and follow-up care. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care.
• The Regional Stroke Nurse Practitioner (RSNP) is an integrated member of the stroke team and works in collaboration with all professionals on the Comprehensive Stroke Unit. The RSNP will also support the West GTA Stroke Network with education and mentoring.
• Reporting to the Director of the Neuro/MSK, the RSNP is an advanced practice nurse whose role is comprised of five domains of practice including clinical practice, leadership, collaboration, research and consultation.
• Supports the Stroke/Neurology program by performing advanced patient care assessments and coordinating care for patients with complex co-morbidities, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, pain and symptom management, and patient education in an in-patient setting and in the future, the Regional Stroke Prevention Clinic.
• The RSNP engages in clinical mentoring and/or other academic activities through clinical appointment with an academic institution.
• The RSNP works in a collaborative practice model with physicians, nurses and inter-professional team members to provide quality care to patients and their families to achieve quality clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice.
• The RSNP is committed to continuous learning by attending EVT/Stroke Rounds and participating in NP focused education curriculum provided by the neurology team.
• In partnership with Physician and administrative leadership team develops the policy and practice standards to support one patient experience across the organization.
• Provides a key leadership role in evaluating quality of care and patient outcomes within the Stroke Program, in partnership with physicians and other members of the inter-professional team.
• Identifies quality initiatives that will strengthen practice within the Stroke Program.
• The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership and assists with professional development of team members through mentoring and participating in formal and informal education initiatives.
• The RNSP will work with acute stroke patients in collaboration with stroke neurologist and stroke GIM to:
• 1. Provide case management, navigation and facilitate communication of patient information for effective patient flow and transition throughout the hospital
• 2. Support best practices and evidence-based care for stroke patients in the emergency, diagnostic and interventional radiology, critical care unit, step-down unit, inpatient unit and Comprehensive Stroke Unit (CSU) and triage to appropriate destination.
• 3. Mentor nurses on CSU supporting knowledge translation of Stroke Best Practices creating an environment of excellence.
• Assisting with performing assessment/treatment of general neurology patients as time permits
  

Key Responsibilities

• Acute Stroke Management
• Conduct Assessments of stroke patients
• Care Coordination
• Patient and Family/Caregiver Education
• Follow-up care
• Quality Improvement
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• Skills: Strong clinical skills in stroke management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Master’s level nurse practitioner preparation required
• Certification: Current registration in the Extended Class with College of Nurses of Ontario (Successful completion of Ontario NP-Adult Extended Class examination) required
• Minimum of 3-5 experience in direct acute stroke focus/neurology patient management required advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Must be able to practice independently and interdependently
• Demonstrated leadership to advance the practice of nursing and inter-professional practice to achieve established goals
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with patients, families, physicians and inter-professional team members
• Demonstrated use of theory and research to enable evidence-based practice
• Experience with research methodology, program planning and evaluation
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support certification preferred
• Satisfactory performance and reliable attendance required
  
  

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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About Us

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research