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Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional ServicesJob Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-Time VacancyHourly Rate and Wage Grade: $63.16 - $68.34, TF0462, Wage Grade 16 (2024 Rate)Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 35 hours per weekAffiliation: L79 Full-TimeNumber of Positions Open: 3Posting Period: 19-Dec-2024 to 31-Jan-2025Location:Lakeshore Lodge 3197 Lake Shore Blvd W, EtobicokeKipling Acres 2233 Kipling Ave, EtobicokeThe Citys Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.To autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for residents in the Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division within their legislated scope of practice.Major Responsibilities:Delivers primary health care to residents in the Long-Term Care Home in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, health promotion and disease/injury prevention.Conducts focused health assessment using and adapting assessment tools and techniques based on resident needs.Completes health history into resident's situation, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural and ethnic dimensions of health.Performs physical examination and identifies and interprets normal and abnormal findings.Orders diagnostic investigations, and interprets results using evidence-based clinical reasoning.Synthesizes health information using critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to formulate a diagnosis, health risks and states of health/illness.Communicates with residents about the health assessment findings and/or diagnosis.Selects appropriate interventions from a range of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to restore or maintain resident functional, physiological and mental stability.Promotes safe resident care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks.Participates with the Medical Director and other senior management staff in the development and implementation of evaluation processes.Collaborates with senior management in the Division and other community health services.Ensures Accreditation Canada standards are evident in daily practice.Ensures resident files and health care records are properly maintained.Identifies, and collaborates with the Medical Director on, educational programs for the care team.Key Qualifications:Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult).Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, continuing care or primary care.Experience in long-term care, providing empathetic/relational care for the elderly.Certification in Geriatric Nursing from the Canadian Nursing Association or equivalent experience.Must also have:Ability to incorporate knowledge of diversity, cultural safety and the determinants of health.Ability to exercise independent judgment and assess situations efficiently.Leadership skills and ability to foster effective working relationships.Ability to provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to use computer software such as MS Office applications.Ability to support the Toronto Public Service Values.Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutes.Note: Selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg.246/22).How to Apply:For more information on this and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online at To apply online, submit your resume, quoting JobID30445.Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness. #J-18808-Ljbffr