Paediatric Virtual Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

• Provide care through rapid assessment of emergency department diversion clinics and an NP-led Virtual Urgent Care Clinic




• Improve access and patient flow by working to full scope and preventing unnecessary ER visits or decreasing ER visit length of stay




• Diagnose, prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests and imaging, make specialist referrals, and coordinate care with subspecialists




• Provide ongoing education, counselling, and advice to patients, families, and other care providers




• Liaise closely with community partners, including 811 (previously Telehealth)




• Identify quality improvement opportunities, including development of policies and procedures and patient care initiatives reflecting best practices and relevant Canadian guidelines




• Work in accordance with professional practice standards of the Thames Valley Family Health Team

Requirements

• Current registration in the extended class and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario




• At least 2 years of recent nursing experience with a clinical focus in primary or acute care; pediatric experience preferred




• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)




• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP (C)




• Well-developed clinical reasoning skills and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively




• Clear understanding of NP Scope of Practice




• Availability to work 1:00pm–9:00pm Monday through Sunday and on holidays




• Recent experience collaborating with external agencies and community partners preferred




• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and therapeutic relationships with patients and families




• Expertise in critical thinking, clinical problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution




• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relations and communication skills, both oral and written




• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice




• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and family centered care




• Demonstrated skill in insight, self-awareness and self-management consistent with high emotional intelligence




• Demonstrated ability to express oneself assertively and effectively in a non-judgmental and respectful manner




• Demonstrated experience and leadership in education and research




• Ability to function as an independent practitioner and collaborative team member




• Proven ability to act empathically while establishing and maintaining productive relationships




• Ability to be flexible and adapt positively to changing clinical situations and multiple demands




• Social Insurance Number and, in some cases, a valid work permit required to apply




• Successful candidate must undergo a criminal background check and medical screening

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and patient care coordination within a primary or acute care setting, while adhering to the NP Scope of Practice and professional standards. Proven ability to collaborate with community partners and implement quality improvement initiatives reflecting best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Current Registration In The Extended Class




• Clinical Experience In Primary Or Acute Care




• Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)




• Expertise In Clinical Reasoning And Problem Solving




• Membership In Nurse Practitioner's Association Of Ontario (NPAO)

Hard Skills

• Diagnosis




• Medication Prescription




• Ordering Diagnostic Tests




• Patient Care Coordination




• Quality Improvement Initiatives




• Clinical Practice Standards




• Pediatric Care Experience




• Critical Thinking




• Negotiation




• Conflict Resolution

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Relationships




• Communication Skills




• Emotional Intelligence




• Flexibility




• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current Registration In The Extended Class




• Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)

Industry Keywords

• Emergency Department Diversion Clinics




• Virtual Urgent Care Clinic




• Patient And Family Centered Care




• Thames Valley Family Health Team




• Community Partners




• Canadian Guidelines