Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM25-422E
Title:
Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual) (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status:
Regular Full-time
Department:
Geriatric Psychiatry
Union:
ONA Local 74 (Ottawa)
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check:
Vulnerable Sector Check
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical nursing care and acts as a key primary care resource for geriatric patients within a specialized mental health setting. Working independently within the full scope of NP practice, the NP delivers comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, and expert triage services for older adults with complex mental health, cognitive and medical needs.
Duties:
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Conduct intake assessments, including medical/psychiatric history, mental status exams, and medication reconciliation.
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Determine program eligibility and complete admissions in the electronic health record (EHR).
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Develop initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
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Coordinate patient flow, triage referrals, and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
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Liaise with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
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Create and implement discharge plans, finalize documentation, and support safe transitions.
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Provide primary and psychiatric care, including prescribing and monitoring medications.
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Lead health promotion and education initiatives for patients and caregivers.
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Participate in quality improvement, mentorship, and advocacy to strengthen geriatric mental health services.
Qualifications:
Salary Range:
$65.09 to $76.14 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
