Position Title: Nurse Practitioner (GAIN)
Position Type: Temporary Full-time Contract until June 26, 2026 (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Salary: $66.54 to $70.00/hr
Work Hours: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, includes home visits
Position Reports to: Senior Manager, Integrated Care and Experience
Primary Location: Oshawa (with flexibility to transition to/work at other sites as required)
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner specializing in GAIN (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network) or RGP (Regional Geriatric Program) to join our client's team, a leading healthcare provider in the Durham region. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in geriatric care and the ability to provide comprehensive assessments for elderly patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting comprehensive geriatric assessments, including client interviews, physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests.
- Providing direct patient care focused on health promotion and safety for frail seniors at home.
- Developing and implementing care goals and treatment plans for complex cases, in collaboration with the GAIN Community Team.
- Prescribing medications, ordering treatments, and coordinating care delivery with the healthcare team.
- Monitoring client goals and outcomes, participating in case discussions, and providing outreach assessment and case management services.
- Preparing comprehensive reports and maintaining client documentation.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding aging, health maintenance, and disease prevention.
- Utilize EMR software to proficiently to manage patient information and referrals.
- Work closely with the Geriatric unit, Regional Geriatric Program (RGP), or Geriatric Assessment & Intervention (GAIN) team to ensure coordinated and effective care.
Qualifications:
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license (RN - Extended Class)
- 3-5 years experience caring for complex geriatric patients
- Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
- Experience working with patients with cognitive impairment and dementia related symptoms
- Experience in a GAIN team, Regional Geriatric Program, Long Term Care preferred
- Current Certificate of Competence with the college of Nurse of Ontario. Geriatric training and certificated such as P.I.E.C.E.S., Montessori and G.P.A assets.
- Able to drive with access to a vehicle to conduct home visits, as needed (mileage is reimbursed)