The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre
TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE: CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Nurse Practitioner - Permanent Full Time
The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides, specialized care to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Transitional care, and Palliative Care services. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites – the Main site (Church & Bloor St) and our Harbour Lights site and Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll). Our organization is committed to collaborating with patients and families in their journey through the health care system effectively supporting their integration back into the community.
As a compassionate, caring, and influential member of the inter-professional team, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients, residents, and families. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care, compassion, and commitment flow to the persons that we serve as well as the staff, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, Toronto Grace Health Centre is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner at our Scarborough location. The Nurse Practitioner is an active member of the interdisciplinary team that also includes a social worker, occupational therapist, and physiotherapist. The NP has clinical and leadership expertise in the provision of quality care for diverse patient populations including residents living with complex mental health illness & elderly patients with frailty and dementia in a transitional care setting. They will act as a leader and mentor for the professional nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and other supportive staff on the unit.
Responsibilities:
Provide client and family-centered care independently and in collaboration with other team members.
Demonstrate all the Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association including clinical practice, research, leadership, consultation, and collaboration.
Conduct the patient care health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a shared-care model of practice providing cross coverage.
Liaise regularly with external health organizations.
Support best practice in seniors’ care and other health care providers where appropriate.
Consult on patient/client care, providing advice, expertise, and consultation services.
Qualifications:
Currently registered with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
Currently have RNAO or NPAO membership with LAP or equivalent.
Additional post graduate education or certification in Mental Health and Addictions services / management related areas is a strong asset.
Minimum Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience, including experience working with clients with complex mental health illnesses.
Experience working with persons with Dementia or cognitive impairment.
Successfully completed a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program in Ontario or equivalent and hold a master’s degree in nursing with a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program (family all ages).
Your clinical focus will be with chronic disease management, geriatric nursing care, mental health, and addictions services where there is an emphasis on collaborative practice within an inter-professional milieu.
Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed, including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, push and pulling.
You have demonstrated clinical leadership skills and a commitment to continued participation in research.
Must have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to start date and submit evidence of such. Must maintain Covid-19 Vaccination schedules as approved by Health Canada. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@torontograce.org . by referencing the job posting #: Nurse Practitioner Full Time - Scarborough. Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre: www.torontograce.org . We are a “Great Place to Work”. Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with commendation in 2021 by Accreditation Canada.
Thank you for your interest in The Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Our Core values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Cooperation and Celebration
TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE: CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Nurse Practitioner - Permanent Full Time
The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides, specialized care to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Transitional care, and Palliative Care services. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites – the Main site (Church & Bloor St) and our Harbour Lights site and Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll). Our organization is committed to collaborating with patients and families in their journey through the health care system effectively supporting their integration back into the community.
As a compassionate, caring, and influential member of the inter-professional team, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients, residents, and families. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care, compassion, and commitment flow to the persons that we serve as well as the staff, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, Toronto Grace Health Centre is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner at our Scarborough location. The Nurse Practitioner is an active member of the interdisciplinary team that also includes a social worker, occupational therapist, and physiotherapist. The NP has clinical and leadership expertise in the provision of quality care for diverse patient populations including residents living with complex mental health illness & elderly patients with frailty and dementia in a transitional care setting. They will act as a leader and mentor for the professional nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and other supportive staff on the unit.
Responsibilities:
Provide client and family-centered care independently and in collaboration with other team members.
Demonstrate all the Advanced Nursing Practice Competencies outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association including clinical practice, research, leadership, consultation, and collaboration.
Conduct the patient care health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, and health promotion and prevention of illness and injury.
Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a shared-care model of practice providing cross coverage.
Liaise regularly with external health organizations.
Support best practice in seniors’ care and other health care providers where appropriate.
Consult on patient/client care, providing advice, expertise, and consultation services.
Qualifications:
Currently registered with the CNO as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
Currently have RNAO or NPAO membership with LAP or equivalent.
Additional post graduate education or certification in Mental Health and Addictions services / management related areas is a strong asset.
Minimum Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience, including experience working with clients with complex mental health illnesses.
Experience working with persons with Dementia or cognitive impairment.
Successfully completed a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program in Ontario or equivalent and hold a master’s degree in nursing with a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program (family all ages).
Your clinical focus will be with chronic disease management, geriatric nursing care, mental health, and addictions services where there is an emphasis on collaborative practice within an inter-professional milieu.
Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed, including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, push and pulling.
You have demonstrated clinical leadership skills and a commitment to continued participation in research.
Must have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to start date and submit evidence of such. Must maintain Covid-19 Vaccination schedules as approved by Health Canada. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@torontograce.org . by referencing the job posting #: Nurse Practitioner Full Time - Scarborough. Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre: www.torontograce.org . We are a “Great Place to Work”. Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with commendation in 2021 by Accreditation Canada.
Thank you for your interest in The Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Our Core values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Cooperation and Celebration
PHSA
What you’ll do
Provide lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding education and clinical practice support to nursing staff.
Supports the care of antepartum and postpartum patients around the initiation of lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding.
Provide ongoing outpatient lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding support to patients and their families at the outpatient clinic with written notification to physicians and health care providers as appropriate (applicable to BC Women’s only).
Provide ongoing outpatient lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding support to patients and families when their breastfeeding child(ren) are admitted to an inpatient unit or are patients in the Emergency Department (applicable to BC Children’s Hospital only).
Collaborate with the Interprofessional healthcare team in the hospital to provide care to families by referring patient and families to appropriate medical and/or community resources related to lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding.
Develop courses/educational materials and patient and family resources related to lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding.
Provide orientation and ongoing education to members of the healthcare team such as nursing, medicine, occupational therapist, and students. Provide clinical resource support for the Human Milk Bank which includes donor registration, informed consent, documentation, education and assistance with the distribution process.
Participate in development and revision of lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding services by providing input on items such as policies and clinical guidelines. Participate as a member of Program and site wide committees and working groups that pertain to the role, such as the Newborn Care Committee, and Human Milk Bank Advisory committee.
What you bring
Education, Training and Experience
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
Two (2) years of recent related experience as a hospital based or public health affiliated lactation consultant working with families representing the range of breastfeeding ages or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (applicable to BCW only).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (applicable to BCCH only).
You also have the ability to:
Critically read and implement evidence/research findings in clinical practice as it relates to breastfeeding and lactation management.
Teach, educate and provide guidance to clients and health professionals, and to enhance their clinical skills including the planning, teaching, evaluating and development of curriculum for breastfeeding courses.
Deal with others effectively including accepting triaging referrals from patients, nurses, midwives and physicians regarding breastfeeding/milk banking related issues.
Provide clinical skills and emotional support for continued breastfeeding/breast milk feeding in difficult or complicated circumstances in high risk areas.
Liase with milk bank and work in accordance with HMBANA protocols to effectively screen milk bank donors and carry out the day-to-day work of the Provincial Milk Bank.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Part-Time (0.60 FTE)
Wage: $47.77 to $61.62 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9 Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Hours of Work: Wednesday – Friday; 0800-1600 Requisition # 161216E
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.
BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA, BCCH and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
ATTN: PHSA Employees:
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca
Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of March 8, 2024 . If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264 . Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
What you’ll do
Provide lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding education and clinical practice support to nursing staff.
Supports the care of antepartum and postpartum patients around the initiation of lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding.
Provide ongoing outpatient lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding support to patients and their families at the outpatient clinic with written notification to physicians and health care providers as appropriate (applicable to BC Women’s only).
Provide ongoing outpatient lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding support to patients and families when their breastfeeding child(ren) are admitted to an inpatient unit or are patients in the Emergency Department (applicable to BC Children’s Hospital only).
Collaborate with the Interprofessional healthcare team in the hospital to provide care to families by referring patient and families to appropriate medical and/or community resources related to lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding.
Develop courses/educational materials and patient and family resources related to lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding.
Provide orientation and ongoing education to members of the healthcare team such as nursing, medicine, occupational therapist, and students. Provide clinical resource support for the Human Milk Bank which includes donor registration, informed consent, documentation, education and assistance with the distribution process.
Participate in development and revision of lactation, breastfeeding, and infant feeding services by providing input on items such as policies and clinical guidelines. Participate as a member of Program and site wide committees and working groups that pertain to the role, such as the Newborn Care Committee, and Human Milk Bank Advisory committee.
What you bring
Education, Training and Experience
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
Two (2) years of recent related experience as a hospital based or public health affiliated lactation consultant working with families representing the range of breastfeeding ages or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (applicable to BCW only).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (applicable to BCCH only).
You also have the ability to:
Critically read and implement evidence/research findings in clinical practice as it relates to breastfeeding and lactation management.
Teach, educate and provide guidance to clients and health professionals, and to enhance their clinical skills including the planning, teaching, evaluating and development of curriculum for breastfeeding courses.
Deal with others effectively including accepting triaging referrals from patients, nurses, midwives and physicians regarding breastfeeding/milk banking related issues.
Provide clinical skills and emotional support for continued breastfeeding/breast milk feeding in difficult or complicated circumstances in high risk areas.
Liase with milk bank and work in accordance with HMBANA protocols to effectively screen milk bank donors and carry out the day-to-day work of the Provincial Milk Bank.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Part-Time (0.60 FTE)
Wage: $47.77 to $61.62 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9 Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Hours of Work: Wednesday – Friday; 0800-1600 Requisition # 161216E
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.
BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA, BCCH and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
ATTN: PHSA Employees:
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca
Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of March 8, 2024 . If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264 . Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.