Nurse Practitioner

The Acute Care Program is seeking a casual Nurse Practitioner (0.25 FTE) to provide care within the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic and Bridging Service.

The Virtual Urgent Care Clinic provides timely, specialized mental health care through a virtual emergency department model. The Nurse Practitioner will work primarily within the Virtual Urgent Care Clinic and, when required, as part of the interprofessional team in the Bridging Service.

The Bridging Service is a drop-in, low-barrier, rapid-access service that provides short-term care to clients who have recently been discharged from an acute care inpatient unit or diverted or referred from the Emergency Department. Centrally located within the Acute Care Program, the service supports continuity of care through a range of clinical and psychosocial interventions, including medication management, housing and financial support, and psychosocial support.

Reporting to the Manager of the Bridging Service, the Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively within the interprofessional team and liaises with teams across other services. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, client-centred care while working autonomously and accountably within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) [RN(EC)].

This position is located at 1051 Queen Street West. Day and evening hours may be required. 

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide follow-up and treatment to clients.

Provide medication management and prescribe medications within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.

Provide expert consultation to clients and members of the interprofessional team.

Plan, implement, and evaluate direct client care.

Provide clinical leadership related to the delivery of care for clients and their families.

Lead and manage crisis responses, including suicide risk assessments, in accordance with applicable clinical standards and legislation.

Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act.

Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients with complex needs.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support continuity and excellence in client care, education, and research.

Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team while demonstrating autonomy and accountability in clinical decision-making.

Practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, the Canadian Nurses’ Association Advanced Practice Nursing Framework, and all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to a healthy, inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork.

Qualifications

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class [RN(EC)] with a specialty certificate in Adult or Primary Care.