- women and men 12 years of age or older who have been recently sexually assaulted
- women and men 16 years of age or older who have incurred recent physical injuries as a result of domestic violence
- children under the age of 12 who have reported sexual assault/abuse
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and analysis of nursing practice issues, within the scope of NP practice
- In collaboration with others, develops innovative approaches for complex practice issues
- Performs a comprehensive history that records and interprets the pertinent medical, family and psychosocial history
- Uses advance practice skills and consultation model
- Supporting both internal and external consultations. Assists nurses, other interprofessional team members and community partners in managing medical, forensic and psychosocial issues while exploring options and facilitating change. Areas of consultation may include clinical concerns such as complex symptom management, psychosocial and emotional issues related to trauma.
- Assesses learning needs for professional development of nurses and others within the clinical practice area
- Identifies and creates effective learning environments and creates resources for learning for patients/families, physicians and other health care professionals
- Provides clinical supervision, education and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate nursing students
- Contributes to others' understanding and application of research and evidenced-based practice
- Participates in research and utilization and may participate in research studies
- Communicates the importance of research findings relevant to clinical practice
- Demonstrates and promotes critical thinking in others to formulate and explore research questions
- Bases own clinical practice on research and evidenced-based practice and reviews relevant literature
- Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to participate on research committee.
- Engages nursing staff and other members of the interprofessional team
- Participates and provides leadership internally and externally
- In consultation with the inter-professional team, participates in quality improvement activities
- Anticipates future changes (technology, system, professional development) and participates in providing recommendation and implications
- Participates in decision making process regarding decisions which impacts on practice
- Maintains and seeks memberships in provincial and national organizations which will promote self-growth and contributes to patient care and the nursing profession
- Oversees and supports best practices and professional accountabilities
- Other duties as assigned
- Graduate of recognized college or school of nursing
- Current certifications of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Masters degree in nursing with an approved Nurse Practitioner component
- RN (EC) license
- Exceptional skills of leadership, self-direction and interpersonal communication
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training preferred in Adult. Adolescent and Paediatric populations.
- Forensic Nurse experience in caring for both adult and pediatric patient population preferred
- 2 years' experience working with SA/DV clients preferred.
- 2 years acute care nursing experience preferred.
- Experience performing speculum exams, vaginal examinations and venipuncture preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (
- Ability to pick up on call when required
- Chair of the internal monthly staff council meetings
- Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the needs of sexual assault/domestic violence survivors
- Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent assessment skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Preference given to bilingual practitioners
- Ability to speak other languages an asset
- Positive attendance and work record essential
Nurse Practitioner - Mississauga, Canada - Trillium Health Partners
Description
Job Description
ONA JOB POSTING
Position: Nurse Practitioner - Chantal's Place
Dept: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services, - Women's and Children's Program
Posting ID:
Role Level: CPS06 ($ $77.97)
Status: Permanent Part Time
Site: Mississauga Hospital
Posted: April 18, 2024
Internal Deadline: April 25, 2025
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage
Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability
Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research
Position Summary: Sexual Assault and Domestic Vioelnce Srevices Mandate:
Trillium Health Partners operates the regional program for the medical/forensic care of:
Clients may access this 24-hour service through the Mississauga Hospital Emergency Department and are cared for by a specially trained nurse. A process of: assessment, treatment, documentation (may include photography), safety planning and referral is undertaken by the nurse in the safety and security of a private unit separate from the Emergency Department called Chantel's Place.
The Principle Responsibilities include:
Clinical Practice
Consultation
Education
Research
Leadership
Qualifications: