The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a leadership role that operates to support patients admitted to the acute care service under the Hospitalist group and support optimization of patient flow within GBGH. As part of the Hospitalist team, patient intake is prioritized from referrals by the Emergency Department physicians and the inpatient program. As the NP your practice will include management of acute care and chronic care patients admitted and managed by the hospitalist service and provide support to hospitalists in the medical management of patients.
You will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient experience and As the successful candidate, you will practice to the full NP scope of practice by diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medication and assist with admission, management and discharge of patients in their hospital journey in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Standards of Practice: Nurse Practitioners (revised 2021) and policies of GBGH.
Job Requirements:
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Additional Information:
Union: ONA
Posting Number: 23-083
Number of Positions Available: one
Department: Hospitalist Support
Hours of Work: Permanent Full Time. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA collective agreement. Flexible scheduling arrangements that are mutually agreeable will be supported.
Salary: $55.16 to $60.01 an hour
How to Apply: Please submit your application through gbgh.on.ca under Career Opportunities by uploading your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s). Applications must be received by May 19, 2023, at 9am EST.
Why GBGH? Why Now?
Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is a 113-bed hospital located in Midland, ON and serving a catchment area that includes the communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Township of Tiny, Township of Tay, Christian Island, Georgian Bay Township and Springwater Township. It serves a population base of 55,000 swelling to more than 150,000 for six months of the year with seasonal residents.
With a budget of approximately $80M, 800 employees, more than 100 active Credentialed Staff and approximately 70 regional affiliate and consulting physicians. Georgian Bay General Hospital offers a diverse array of services that includes acute care, rehabilitation and complex continuing care and is currently in the early planning phases for addition of 36 inpatient mental health beds and new hospital. For further information please refer to the GBGH website.
An added perk of choosing to work at GBGH is that you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness!
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience, and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.
All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Our Commitment: Georgian Bay General Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.
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