Title: Nurse Practitioner - Nurse-Led Outreach Team
Posting Number: 26-481
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Expected Duration: Undetermined
Hourly Wage Range: $65.09 - $76.14
Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement. 
Location: Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. 
Job Posting Closing Date: November 30, 2026
 
OVERVIEW
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

The Nurse-Led Outreach Team (NLOT) Nurse Practitioner supports provides Mobile Nursing Services to the residents of Long-Term Care Homes (LTCHs), contributes to LTCH capacity building and optimizes access to services. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) having a specialty-based focus functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote wellness. As a member of the Interprofessional Practice team the NP will work in partnership with the Geriatric Program to utilize clinical expertise and an in-depth knowledge of senior’s patients in Long Term Care Homes within North Simcoe area.
The Nurse Practitioner will network to establish relationships with partner Long Term Care (LTC) Homes and staff, community organizations, physicians and local hospital staff to enhance the circle of care for complex residents and their families. In addition, the NP will provide clinical leadership and promote a culture of excellence within the assigned program and across the organization. The NP will do this by providing expert clinical practice, education, consultation, treatment, research within a family centered nursing approach.


ROLE 

  • Acts as a liaison between LTC homes, hospital services, primary care providers, Specialized Geriatric Services, community agencies, and Ontario Health partners to improve continuity of care across the continuum
  • Collaborates with LTC teams to identify residents at risk of clinical deterioration and develops proactive management plans aimed at supporting residents within their home whenever safe and appropriate
  • Contributes to quality improvement initiatives, program planning, and resource recommendations
  • Contributes to staff orientation, student learning experiences, and professional development activities
  • Demonstrates responsible stewardship of healthcare resources through evidence-informed clinical decision-making
  • Develops and delivers education to LTC staff on evidence-based geriatric practices, clinical assessment, chronic disease management, delirium prevention, falls prevention, palliative approaches to care, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation, prepares reports, tracks activity metrics, and contributes to program evaluation and funding accountability requirements
  • Participates in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the NLOT program, including collection and reporting of required indicators, outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Provides advanced clinical consultation, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and evidence-informed recommendations for residents of Long-Term Care Homes with complex medical, cognitive, behavioural, and functional needs
  • Responsible for the appropriate use and care of assigned equipment and organizational resources
  • Supports efficient utilization of diagnostics, medications, community services, and hospital resources
  • Supports implementation of Ontario Health, PGLO, Ministry of Health, and local strategic priorities related to seniors' care, LTC quality improvement, and integrated care models
  • Supports LTC home staff through coaching, mentoring, case reviews, and knowledge translation to improve the management of frailty, dementia, responsive behaviours, falls, delirium, palliative care needs, and chronic disease management


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to travel across the service area
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Advanced knowledge of geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, dementia care, and health system navigation
  • Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Gerontology (CGN(C)) (desired)
  • Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
  • Current professional liability protection
  • Current registration in the Extended Class (RN-EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Experience in education, quality improvement, and change management initiatives
  • Experience leading interprofessional collaborative care planning
  • Experience working independently and managing a geographically dispersed caseload
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) (desired)
  • Master’s degree in nursing
  • Minimum three (3) of Nurse Practitioner experience
  • PGLO: Provincial Common Orientation to the Care of Older Adults, or equivalent, or willingness to obtain
  • Valid Ontario Driver's Licence



ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDE

  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada
  • Proof of immunization and vaccination records in accordance with MAHC policy
  • Satisfactory police check and background check in accordance with MAHC policies


ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

  • Access to wellness education and mental health resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Employer-sponsored group benefits, based on eligibility
  • Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Monetary staff referral program 
  • Opportunities to contribute to patient-centred care in your community
  • Professional development, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities

 
RECRUITMENT PROCESS

  • Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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  • We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
  • Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.
  • Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) values inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. MAHC is committed to providing accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment and selection process to ensure full and equal access for all applicants. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 705-645-4404.

   
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