Temporary Nurse Practitioner

Posting Period:

• Open: December 2, 2023
• Deadline: December 14, 2023
• Non-Union

Department Name:

Medical Oncology - Outpatient Clinic Services - London Regional Cancer Program

The successful NP is a self-directed advanced practice nurse prepared at the graduate and post-graduate level, who functions in an expanded nursing role in a collaborative practice model. The NP demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge base in a specialty practice area exhibiting a high degree of clinical competence in caring for select patient groups with acute and specialized healthcare needs. The NP scope of practice incorporates the skills and knowledge from the disciplines of nursing and medicine. Working in collaboration with physicians, the NP manages, directs and provides comprehensive care for a select patient population in a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment. The NP provides comprehensive patient care using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics and provides indirect patient care services to support patient care, promote professional education, and advance knowledge through research and scholarly activities. All duties and responsibilities of the NP conform to professional practice standards and hospital guidelines and are in accordance with a written practice agreement (medical directives) with physician members of the medical staff at London Health Sciences Centre.

What we offer:

• Temporary Full-Time
• Rate of Pay: $57.26 - $69.76 per hour
• Duration: Up to 15 months
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Nursing
• College of Nurses of Ontario: Registered Nurse Certificate of Competence with Extended Class
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Current member of Nurse Practitioners Associate of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred
• Minimum two (2) years recent, related experience in an oncology environment
• Active member of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology preferred
• CNA Certification in Oncology preferred
• Demonstrates autonomy, critical thinking skills, strong organizational skills
• Clinical research expertise preferred
• Recent experience collaborating with external agencies and community partners preferred
• Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning principles, change theory and systems theory in a clinical environment
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Power Chart and Outlook
• Thorough understanding and commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care principles and ability to use in practice
• Demonstrated insight into own feelings, expressing them constructively in challenging and emotionally charged situations
• Demonstrates strong communication skills
• Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly and work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
• Ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
• Ability to maintain effectiveness and resilience when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
• Ability to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSCs vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Healths current definition of being fully vaccinated
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

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.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.