Job Description
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as an independent practitioner accountable to residents, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, and Extendicare’s policies. The NP works closely with the interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate clinical care for residents with acute and chronic health needs. The NP practices within the extended class scope, identifying personal care parameters and consulting or referring to physicians and other health professionals as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including health histories, mental status evaluations, and physical examinations.
- Integrate resident, family, and staff perspectives with nursing and allied health approaches and evidence-based practice.
- Formulate and collaborate on acute and chronic diagnoses; consult with physicians when appropriate.
- Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests and make ...