Job Postings
Facility Name: West Park Healthcare Centre
Location: 82 Buttonwood Ave, Toronto
West Park Long-Term Care (WPLTCC) is situated in the heart of Toronto on a 30-acre campus of care owned by the University Health Network (UHN) which includes the UHN Reactivation Centre and a brand-new West Park Healthcare Centre (hospital). WPLTCC is a large 200 bed facility, managed by Extendicare Inc., with a passion and focus on innovation and quality of care.
We are seeking self-directed, results oriented nursing leaders, with strong communication and critical thinking skills for West Park Healthcare Centre. You will provide innovative and creative clinical leadership for our inter-professional team to build capacity and support knowledge development in geriatric care, and work collaboratively with our physicians, staff, and system partners.
The Nurse Practitioner is an integrated member of the leadership team and values the importance of working within a strong interdisciplinary team. Reporting to the leadership team, you will collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Care and Medical Director and will provide direct comprehensive care, to Retirement residents with specialized and complex needs based on enhanced clinical knowledge and skills. The Nurse Practitioner practice is an interdependent practice in which the Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, however, the scope of the NP’s practice will be beyond that of regular nursing care (full scope of extended class nurse as per the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers primary health care to residents in long-term care in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention to deliver comprehensive health services
- Provides clinical leadership to LTC team members centered around resident care needs which can include resident admission/discharge, hospital discharge planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pain management, dementia care and responsive behavior management
- Conducts health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs and performs a completes health history, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health
- Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings and orders diagnostic investigations and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Collaborates and engages with residents and family members to develop person-centered plans of care and synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness
- Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences, and family processes when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management
- Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological, and mental stability to achieve optimal health
- Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for residents and others affected by adverse events and near misses
- Liaises with discharge planning services for hospitalized residents to ensure a smooth and safe transition back to the long-term care home (LTCH)
- Collaborates with Extendicare Leaders and community health services in initiatives for the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems to promote continuity of resident care across the continuum and collaborates with the leadership team on educational programs for the care team such as participating in professional advisory, and leads and supports quality improvement and research initiatives
- Dedicated time of 80% of the NP’s time to be engaged in direct care to residents, and 20% to be engaged in research and providing education to improve resident care
- Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety, and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes and exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
- Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team and ability to foster effective working relationships and ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with flexibility for potentially evenings or weekends participates in providing after hours and on-call coverage
- Knowledge of RNAO Best Practice guidelines and MLTC Regulations and Act
QUALIFICATIONS
- College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class
- Baccalaureate in Nursing (BScN), Masters Degree in Nursing (MScN or MN) an asset
- Membership with Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) (preferred)
- Has acquired professional liability insurance (with either RNAO or other liability insurance) -National certification in gerontology an asset
TO APPLY
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Vannett Hamilton
Director of Care
West Park Healthcare Centre
[email protected]
In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting
Facility Name: Harold & Grace Baker Centre
Location: 1 Northwestern Ave, York ON M6M 2J7
Harold & Grace Baker Centre’s Board of Directors engages Extendicare to manage Baker Centre employees as a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through Extendicare’s network of over 115 senior care and living centers as well as their home health care operations, they are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Their qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by their vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
We are seeking self-directed, results oriented nursing leaders, with strong communication and critical thinking skills for the Harold & Grace Baker Centre. You will provide innovative and creative clinical leadership for our inter-professional team to build capacity and support knowledge development in geriatric care, and work collaboratively with our physicians, staff, and system partners.
The Nurse Practitioner is an integrated member of the leadership team and values the importance of working within a strong interdisciplinary team. Reporting to the leadership team, you will collaborate with the Administrator, Director of Care and Medical Director and will provide direct comprehensive care, to Retirement residents with specialized and complex needs based on enhanced clinical knowledge and skills. The Nurse Practitioner practice is an interdependent practice in which the Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, however, the scope of the NP’s practice will be beyond that of regular nursing care (full scope of extended class nurse as per the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers primary health care to residents in long-term care in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention to deliver comprehensive health services
- Provides clinical leadership to LTC team members centered around resident care needs which can include resident admission/discharge, hospital discharge planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pain management, dementia care and responsive behavior management
- Conducts health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs and performs a completes health history, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health
- Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings and orders diagnostic investigations and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Collaborates and engages with residents and family members to develop person-centered plans of care and synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness
- Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis, including outcomes and prognosis through the application of knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences, and family processes when making diagnoses and providing overall therapeutic management
- Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological, and mental stability to achieve optimal health
- Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks for residents and others affected by adverse events and near misses
- Liaises with discharge planning services for hospitalized residents to ensure a smooth and safe transition back to the long-term care home (LTCH)
- Collaborates with Extendicare Leaders and community health services in initiatives for the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems to promote continuity of resident care across the continuum and collaborates with the leadership team on educational programs for the care team such as participating in professional advisory, and leads and supports quality improvement and research initiatives
- Dedicated time of 80% of the NP’s time to be engaged in direct care to residents, and 20% to be engaged in research and providing education to improve resident care
- Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety, and the determinants of health in the assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of residents and the evaluation of outcomes and exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
- Leadership skills, working well within an inter-professional team and ability to foster effective working relationships and ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring for nursing students, medical students, and other learners, including residents/families
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders as well as work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with flexibility for potentially evenings or weekends participates in providing after hours and on-call coverage
- Knowledge of RNAO Best Practice guidelines and MLTC Regulations and Act
QUALIFICATIONS
- College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class
- Baccalaureate in Nursing (BScN), Masters Degree in Nursing (MScN or MN) an asset
- Membership with Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) (preferred)
- Has acquired professional liability insurance (with either RNAO or other liability insurance) -National certification in gerontology an asset
TO APPLY
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Lauren Doiron
Executive Director
Harold & Grace Baker Centre
[email protected]
In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting
peopleCare is currently looking to hire a qualified Attending Physician to join our team to support the medical care and services at our newly redeveloped peopleCare AR Goudie Long Term Care facility in Kitchener, ON. This role will be provided under a service contract with the home.
ABOUT US
peopleCare is a family-owned, values-based organization that provides outstanding care and exceptional experiences for those who live and work in our long-term care and retirement homes. Our staff are engaged, enthusiastic, and strive to exceed expectations. We are always looking to hire talented and caring new people who want to make a difference and who embrace change with a positive attitude. Investing in staff wellness, recognition, education, and leadership development is a priority.
Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for eleven years in a row, peopleCare is also accredited with Exemplary Standing. These distinctions are thanks to our outstanding team of skilled and dedicated people working collaboratively with our partners to drive excellence in operations, care, and services. Our teams are committed to social impact and going Beyond Ourselves in our communities.
THE ROLE
The Attending Physician works collaboratively with the Medical Director, Executive Director, Director of Resident Care, and other members of the peopleCare team to provide exemplary, resident-centered medical care. This role involves:
- Delivering comprehensive medical services, including acute, preventative, and chronic care management.
- Attending the home on a weekly basis to conduct rounds, assess residents, and ensure high-quality clinical care.
- Recording visits and progress notes using PointClickCare, ensuring timely and appropriate documentation of SOAP notes.
- Conducting quarterly medication reviews in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the home’s pharmacist.
- Identifying and facilitating appropriate care, including palliative and end-of-life care, and working closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide a high quality of life for residents.
- Ensuring compliance with LTC regulations, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Ontario Regulation 246/22.
- Referring residents to external medical consultants or specialists as necessary and coordinating their care.
- Participating in the on-call rotation, covering after-hours medical needs as part of a shared schedule.
- Engaging in continuing education related to geriatrics, long-term care, palliative care, and dementia care, to stay current and maintain high standards of care.
- Collaborating with the Medical Director and participating in periodic peer reviews to enhance care delivery and outcomes.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Practitioner licensed to practice in Ontario and a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- Experience working in long-term care or a willingness to undergo mentoring with the Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with LTC-specific regulations and standards (knowledge of PointClickCare, MDS, and care plan documentation is an asset).
- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their resume to the attention of:
Dr. Tracy Hughes
Chief Medical Officer
[email protected]
peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.