Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Led Outreach Team

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Accountable to the Director, Integrated Health Systems, the Nurse Practitioner led Outreach Team (NLOT) supports residents of long term care (LTC) facilities in the region, helping to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and inpatient admissions.  The Nurse Practitioner (NP)  will demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skill in formulating clinical decisions when supporting residents within the Central West LTC, and potentially other congregate living settings in the community as part of the integrated health portfolio. The Nurse Practitioner will work to full scope of practice, utilizing all nurse practitioner core competencies (client care, quality improvement and research, leadership and education) alongside their NLOT counterparts. .

Accountabilities:

• Support multiple LTC homes providing time sensitive acute/episodic, palliative, geriatric, and repatriation visits to LTC residents in order to avoid unnecessary Emergency Department transfers, shorten length of stay and support sustainable discharges
• Build capacity of LTC staff through education and innovation as well as improving system integration through access to care, seamless transitions and partnerships
• Play a leadership role by performing quality improvement, applying/performing research and best practices, participating in innovative approaches to care to improve quality and safety in LTC
• Develop strong relationships with various community partners and throughout Osler and may act as a resource and consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospitals/agencies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate change and promote staff and patient/family satisfaction within a philosophy of patient and resident-centered care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Current RN (EC) registration with the Ontario College of Nurses required
• BCLS required
• Recent and relevant experience practicing as a nurse practitioner in geriatric, palliative, emergency or primary care required
• Demonstrated experience with nursing staff, patient and family health teaching using adult educational principles and evidence-based practice preferred
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision- making skills required
• Ability to autonomously order and interpret tests, formulate a diagnosis, develop and communicate a treatment plan for complex seniors in LTC and community settings required
• Ability to communicate and counsel effectively related to goals of care required
• Proficiency in computer skills and data management required (e.g. Microsoft Excel and Word, Meditech, Connecting Ontario) required
• Required to work in and travel between all Osler sites, LTC homes and other community settings as required (valid Ontario drivers license and access to a vehicle is required)
• Fluent in English (comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking)
• Ability to act as a change agent
• Vulnerable sector check or attestation as it pertains to the Fixing Long Term Care Act required

Core competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of resident, patient and family-centered care
• Demonstrated experience with resident and family health counselling
• Exemplary clinical assessment skills, knowledge and expertise
• Experience in and solid understanding of the intersections between acute care, long term care, and community care as it relates to repatriation and resources preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team and prioritize resident needs required
• Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills required
• Experience performing assessments related to geriatric syndromes, palliative care, COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, wounds and falls required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively address sensitive issues with families and staff
• Demonstrated leadership, quality improvement and research skills preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development and reflective practice as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
• Knowledge and adherence to IPAC measures and directives required
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days including the potential for weekends, evenings and statutory holidays based on program needs (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Note: This position is temporary contract for 12 months. 

Internal application deadline: August 14, 2025

Applications are still open for external candidates. 

Salary:
Minimum: $62.16 per hour
Maximum: $77.42 per hour

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.