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Posted on October 31, 2024 by Employer details Sault Area Hospital
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*PURPOSE*: Purpose: The Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is excited to invite applications for a dynamic and results-driven Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Eating Disorders Program. We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a strong track record in developing and expanding NP roles within healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will bring innovative clinical leadership and collaborate closely with our inter-professional team to enhance and advance treatment pathways for eating disorders. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in fostering positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, staff, and system partners. *DUTIES*: 1. Participates and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care. 2. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team 3. Assesses patients by obtaining relevant history and completing physical exam, in order to make a diagnosis 4. Initiates orders for treatment(s), medications, and diagnostic tests according to findings and collaborates with SAH physicians, primary care providers and family health teams as needed. 5. Develops medical treatment plans for the patients under her/his care, which may be carried out by other care providers. 6. Develops pathways to care to other addiction and mental health services as part of the discharge process, including Primary Care. 7. Evaluates outcomes based on clinical skills/judgement and patient improvements. 8. Dictates discharge summaries, which set out the diagnosis, treatment and discharge instructions. 9. Participates in the development of order sets, clinical pathways or medical directives for the care of the patients in the program. 10. Refers to other care providers as appropriate 11. Where appropriate is a consultant and resource to the Health Care Team and the community as required. 12. Other duties as assigned. *QUALIFICATIONS:* 1. Current Certificate of Registration as RN (EC) in good standing with the College of Nurse of Ontario. 2. Enrolled in the Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (OUDT) course through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). For more information, visit: https://www.camh.ca//en/education/continuing-education-programs-and-courses/continuing-education-directory/opioid-use-disorder-treatment-course 3. Enrolled in Certification with Addiction Care & Treatment Certificate (UBC). For more information, visit: https://ubccpd.ca/course/addiction-care-and-treatment#overview 4. Enrolled in Sublocade Certification. For more information, visit: https://www.sublocadecertification.ca/Login.aspx?dest=~/default.aspx *SKILLS & ABILITY:* 1. Practice autonomously, offering the full scope of Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Practice Standard: Nurse Practitioner, and provincial and federal legislation. 2. Practice may be guided by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) publication ?Canadian Nurse Practitioner Core Competency Framework?. 3. Ability to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a nurse practitioner lead role in a new program 4. Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Federal Acts and consistent with the operational policies of SAH. 5. Provide comprehensive health assessments to diagnose health/illness conditions, working within the legislated scope of an NP with a specific focus on mental health and addictions medical support. 6. Communicate with clients about health assessment findings and diagnosis where appropriate. 7. Provide evidence based treatment for adults presenting with mental health and/or addictions disorders. 8. Knowledge of social determinants of health and how these can impact marginalized populations. 9. Applied knowledge and implementation of trauma informed care. 10. Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial support for individuals who are acutely i- LocationSault Ste. Marie, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$62.73 to $69.35HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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