AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: NEUROSURGERY

The Division of Clinical Neurological Sciences (CNS) is seeking a Regular Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team. The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advanced practice nurse prepared at the graduate and post-graduate level, who demonstrates a high level of autonomy working to scope, both independently and within a collaborative practice model. Using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics, the NP demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge base in Clinical Neurological Sciences and exhibits a high degree of clinical competence in caring for Neurosurgery populations.
The NP in the Neurosurgery Program will report to the Director of Clinical Neurological Sciences & South-Western Ontario Stroke Network (S.W.O.S.N.) and will work collaboratively with members of the Neurology team. The NP will interact daily with the interdisciplinary team to manage, direct and provide comprehensive care for a select patient population. The NP works with key stakeholders to provide advanced care that optimizes patient outcomes and enhances safety, effectiveness and accessibility. The NP in this program will engage in scholarly activities and advance knowledge by providing clinical leadership, identify opportunities for improving patient care, advancing best practices, promoting professional education and engaging in research.

With a focus on service excellence and patient safety, principal responsibilities include:

• The NP will deliver care as an autonomous healthcare provider and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary team on the Neurosurgery service.
• The NP will work to full scope providing assessment, diagnosis, monitoring of patients on the service.
• The NP will independently order investigations and medications to provide full scope of care for patients on the service.
• The NP will provide support for the entire patient’s journey from admission to discharge, including seeing patients in the Emergency Room, perioperative areas, Critical Care and Outpatient clinics.
• The NP will collaborate with external organizations to support local and regional partners, such as the Neurosurgery Education Outreach Network and Neurosurgery Provincial Working Group.
• The NP will support the educational needs of front-line staff through engagement with the Clinical Educators.
• Academic Leadership: The NP will use the protected time to improve practice standards for the service.
• The NP will attend relevant conferences and professional meetings. The NP will be prepared to present on relevant topics, particularly the learnings from protected time.
• The NP will share knowledge with the broader team as appropriate.
• The NP will support patient and family meetings and provide education as needed.

All duties and responsibilities of the NP conform to professional standards and hospital guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Current registration in the extended class and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 5 years recent related experience preferably with the neurosurgery population and demonstrated ability to carry out relevant clinical practice skills
• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner’s Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred
• Mandatory Current Professional Liability Protection
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP (C)
• Certification in Neuroscience Nursing (Canada) preferred and/or prepared to complete
• Valid Drivers License (G class) with the ability to travel within the South-West LHIN
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in clinical practice, education, program development and research
• Expertise in functioning in an inter-disciplinary health care environment
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Expertise in critical thinking, clinical problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills
• Ability to provide project management skills to promote evidence-based strategies and initiatives for neurosurgery and ability to work in partnership with relevant LHSC staff and physicians
• Experience in/or understanding research, program development and evaluation
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relations and communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated excellence as a role model for clinical leadership
• Demonstrated experience with clinical teaching in an academic environment
• Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning principles, change theory and systems theory in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice
• Self-directed and function independently
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated skill in insight, self-awareness and self-management consistent with high emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to express oneself assertively and effectively in a non-judgmental and respectful manner
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in education and research
• Ability to function as an independent practitioner and a collaborative team member
• Eligible for an Adjunct appointment to an academic institution
• Proven ability to act empathically, while establishing and maintaining productive relationships
• Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations and multiple demands
• Computer proficiency with Internet, Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Automated Clinical Systems and Virtual meeting platforms
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
  Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

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TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
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.
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• The NP will deliver care as an autonomous healthcare provider and collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary team on the Neurosurgery service.
• The NP will work to full scope providing assessment, diagnosis, monitoring of patients on the service.
• The NP will independently order investigations and medications to provide full scope of care for patients on the service.
• The NP will provide support for the entire patient’s journey from admission to discharge, including seeing patients in the Emergency Room, perioperative areas, Critical Care and Outpatient clinics.
• The NP will collaborate with external organizations to support local and regional partners, such as the Neurosurgery Education Outreach Network and Neurosurgery Provincial Working Group.
• The NP will support the educational needs of front-line staff through engagement with the Clinical Educators.
• Academic Leadership: The NP will use the protected time to improve practice standards for the service.
• The NP will attend relevant conferences and professional meetings. The NP will be prepared to present on relevant topics, particularly the learnings from protected time.
• The NP will share knowledge with the broader team as appropriate.
• The NP will support patient and family meetings and provide education as needed