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Nurse Practitioner

About Strathmere Lodge
Strathmere Lodge is a not-for-profit, long-term care home that is owned by the County of Middlesex. Opened in 2006, this facility sits on a five-acre site on the outskirts of Strathroy. The home provides care to 160 residents in accordance with Ontario legislation and standards established and monitored by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

At Strathmere Lodge, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters leadership.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Resident Care, the Nurse Practitioner is a primary care provider to residents and works within their legislative scope of practice as described and outlined by the College of Nurses Ontario. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the resident and family/caregiver, along with the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the resident’s plan of care; provides leadership and mentorship to staff that enhances their knowledge, assessment skills, and ability to care for residents in place; and participates in the research, education and evidence-based practice initiatives to optimize the resident and health system outcomes.

This is a permanent, full-time position within our ONA bargaining unit, and is being posted to fill an existing vacancy. The hours of work will generally be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Baccalaureate in Nursing program, with current registration in the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Completion of the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.
• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in gerontological nursing and/or as a primary health care nurse practitioner.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Employment Standards Act.
• Excellent clinical skills with senior/long-term care residents.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills to organize and co-ordinate the care of residents in collaboration with their caregivers.
• Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County.
• Completion of a two-step TB test (dated within the last 12 months) or one-step TB test (dated within the last 12 months) will be accepted if a two-step TB test was previously completed.

• Competitive compensation: the pay range for this position is $62.26 to $75.47 per hour
• Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and development

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