Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Dept - Jobs in Cambridge

Job Description

OverviewJoin a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.Why Should You Apply to CMH Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)Group Benefits, including Healthamp; Dental, for full time employeesEmployeeamp; Family Assistance ProgramCareer Developmentamp; Education GrantWellnessamp; Wellbeing ProgramDiversity, Equityamp; Inclusion Initiatives Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.Job DescriptionThis is a part-time job share position to work 8 or 12 hour shifts including days, evening, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will be responsible to develop and provide multiple assessment strategies within a holistic nursing framework for the Emergency Services patient population. The Nurse Practitioner position will have a specialized focus on advanced physical assessment for those patients presenting with higher acuity health concerns. In accordance with medical directives and in consultation and collaboration with physicians, you will initiate and interpret diagnostic laboratory and imaging tests and order and administer medications for CTAS III-V patients. Your role will also include engaging a multi-disciplinary team to anticipate, discuss and resolve issues relevant to patient care as well as coordinating the plan of care. You possess the ability to educate nurses, health care professionals and patients regarding clinical interventions and outcomes. You will monitor, evaluate and document outcomes of decisions and interventions. Critical thinking skills will guide your decision making in complicated and unpredictable situations. You will collaborate with the emergency care team in developing, implementing and evaluating best practice guidelines and standards of care. Additionally you will translate knowledge, skills and expertise in best practice patterns into clinical practice. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.Skills and Qualifications:Masters of Nursing with a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate and current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required. 3 – 5 years of current experience in Emergency Nursing is required. Possess advanced knowledge and skill relating to the assessment, management and evaluation of treatment plans for the Emergency Services patient population. Member of RNAO with additional liability coverage is required. Highly motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands with conflicting priorities. Committed to theory and research/evidence-based outcomes, clinical research designs, measurement techniques and statistical methods, with a knowledge of/experience in change theory. Superior leadership capabilities are required. Demonstrated commitment and passion for nursing excellence is essential.Regular attendance is requiredAs part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process.We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversityamp; Inclusion (CCDI).We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.