Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice role designed to contribute to the quality of patient care through practice, research and education. In addition to direct patient care, this position will focus on the development of policies, procedures and risk management processes. Direct patient care with focus on assessment and management of cognitive disorders (e.g. dementia, alzheimer’s disease, lewy body dementia, etc.). Performs and interprets comprehensive cognitive, functional and behavioral assessments (MMSE/MOCA), supports care navigation, while monitoring disease progression and initiates or adjusts treatment plans accordingly. The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the interprofessional team and serves as a role model and mentor for other staff. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the Operations Director.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence
- Master’s degree with Certification in...