EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
– Runnymede Healthcare Centre: Leading the way in Complex Continuing Care

JOB TITLE:  Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Permanent Full-time
Job # APN-0511

Runnymede Healthcare Centre provides care for adults with neurological disorders, other chronic illnesses and palliative needs through collaboration and partnership. Runnymede Healthcare Centre’s innovative, interdisciplinary approach improves the quality of life for each patient. Construction for a new state-of-the art facility is now complete. For more information about Runnymede Healthcare Centre, please visit http://www.runnymedehc.ca

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as our Advanced Practice Nurse.

Position summary:

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team and has responsibilities for implementing clinical best practices, mentoring nursing staff, consulting on patient care and providing advice and consultation to Patient Care Managers regarding nursing staff clinical competency.

Responsibilities will include:

• Models quality nursing practice and facilitates evidence based practice standards
• Provides advice regarding nursing staff clinical competency and provides structured feedback for performance appraisals and retention recommendations
• Works across the organization within nursing, acting in the roles of change agent and leader in the pursuit of clinical excellence, improved health outcomes and quality of care
• Provides clinical consultation on care for patients with highly complex needs by using advanced assessment, intervention and evaluation skills based on several theoretical models (nursing, behavioural and biological sciences)
• Provides targeted education to nurses in one on one and group settings, using teachable moments and utilizing adult learning principles
• Assists with the development of programs designed to facilitate the transition and growth of the organization
• Guides and supports the nursing team through potential process changes to clinical policies and procedures that may be required to support new patient populations served.
• Reports on research findings/observations and implements process improvement strategies

Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and Masters in Nursing is preferred
• 5 years progressive nursing experience in a Hospital setting and at least 1-2 years as an APN
• Experience working with software systems with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to accomplish assigned projects within tight timelines
• Attention to detail and strong leadership and accountability
• Able to work well in a team environment