University Health Network
Nurse Practitioner - Spine and Other Program Needs
Toronto, ON, Canada · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$66k-$79kDetected 6 days ago
NegotiationPatient CareResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management
About the role
- University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Brain Institute (KBI).
- Utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with neurosurgical, orthopedic and neuro-oncological spinal conditions, diseases or disorders involving:
- Collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient.
Responsibilities
- Performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession.
- Based primarily on our inpatient neurosurgical/spine units, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients in the spine surgery group and the broader neurosciences program.
- As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population, the NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support, guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients.
Requirements
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
- Master's Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream.
Skills
- Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
- Effective interpersonal and customer services skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation
- $66.40 - $79.27 per hour
Benefits
- As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
- UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
- Determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
- Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs.
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