Nurse Practitioner - AgeCare Queens Garden

Work Location: AgeCare Queen’s Garden
Address: 80 Queen Street North, Hamilton, ON L8R 3P6
FTE: 1.0
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

The Opportunity

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively on the delivery of resident care to meet individual needs within his/her level of competency. This role provides quality and safe resident care which helps to support and align resident needs.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate and liaise with the MD, DOC and interdisciplinary team in care delivery.

• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate acute and chronic illness and other changes in resident’s conditions, prescribe treatments, diagnostics and follow up care.

• Support and advocate for residents’ best interests while engaging with the resident / family / substitute decision maker (SDM) regarding Care.

• Participate in resident care conferences.

• Provide clinical leadership to the LTC team members centered around the resident care needs which can include resident move in/out, hospital discharge planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pain management, dementia care and responsive behavior management.

• Participate in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends in resident care and professional nursing practice to determine priorities for educational programming for team members, residents, and families.

What You Bring

• Minimum one year clinical and/or working experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term Care nursing.

• Some leadership knowledge/experience is considered an asset.

• Certifications obtained or in progress that include gerontology, mental health, behavioral support, and palliative care are an asset.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice.

• Working Knowledge of the; Long Term Care Act, Program Standards for Long Term Care, Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and Coroners Act, is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.

• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive leadership team.

• Meaningful Work: Your leadership supports staff wanting to bring their best selves to work and provide best care for the resident population we serve.

• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About AgeCare
For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

Ready to Make a Difference? 
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you! Apply today!

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.