Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Durham Community Health Centre. As a key member of our inter-professional team, you will provide comprehensive, client-centered primary health care to individuals, couples, and families who experience complex physical and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide client-centered primary care to individuals, couples, and families in a non-judgmental manner, recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks.
• Actively participate, seek, and provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care, including fellow NPs, physicians, registered nurses, and therapists.
• Perform excellent clinical assessments combined with sound clinical judgment, diagnostic, and treatment skills, within the full scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Demonstrate leadership skills by working effectively within an inter-professional, proactive team environment, providing excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both medical and non-medical staff and with clients.
• Manage evidence-based solutions in managing conflict.
• Hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate endorsed by the CNO.
• Provide on-call coverage for on-call duties and schedules as required.
• Work flexible hours, including evening work.
• Provide NP services that address the biopsychosocial needs of clients, including clients with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses, and/or concurrent disorders involving substance use/abuse.
• Provide counseling, education, health promotion, internal referrals, and follow-up.
• Actively participate, seek, and provide consultation with external health service providers in the client's circle-of-care.
• Conduct community development and outreach and resource management to community partners and stakeholders.
• Provide case management and follow-up for client treatment regimes.
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation, and third-party correspondence using Durham CHC's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Nightingale-on-Demand (NOD).
• Contribute to activities related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical directives, policies, and procedures, best-practices, and protocols.
• Contribute to the development of services and programs for health promotion, including Trans health.
• Advocate for at-risk clients and their families.
• Actively participate in case conferences when required.
• Participate in chart reviews, development, and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and accreditation activities with Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA).
• Demonstrate active participation in the CNO Quality Assurance (QA) Program to ensure maintenance of continuing competence to practice and with Durham CHC's performance management requirements.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies that Durham CHC may participate in, from time-to-time, in the course of our developing relationships with the universities and/or as providers of clinical student placements.
• Participate in other Durham CHC agency training activities and meetings as requested.
• Perform home visits for clients who are living in the community.
• May also provide clinical supervision and training for NP students.
• Ensure client care and caseload is managed to achieve the goals of Durham CHC's Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) indicator targets with the Central-East Local Health Integration Network (CE-LHIN).
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonable with the scope of practice.
• Work from any of Durham CHC's clinical locations in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, or Pickering.
• Work or drive to meetings at any of Durham CHC's clinical locations in our service area, as required.
• Work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week.

Key Qualifications:

• Nursing Degree - Masters degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Completion of a recognized primary care NP program (i.e. NP-PHC).
• Certification and member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as RN (Extended Class).
• Member of the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is an asset.
• Minimum of three years' experience working as a primary care NP with clients having complex needs, children and youth experience is required.
• Experience working in a CHC setting or other community health nursing practice is an asset.
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care services.
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner that can be effectively understood - practicing active listening skills to understand client needs and coaching of clients as collaborative partners in their health care.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crises in an effectively, professional manner.
• Demonstrated excellent written skills and report writing for a clinical setting.
• Basic CPR certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word) is an asset.
• Demonstrated competency in facilitating client group activities.
• Show evidence of valid current vulnerable sector police check - required upon hiring.
• Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Demonstrated Minimum Attributes core to the Agency:

• Service oriented, Results oriented, Flexible/Adaptable, Collaborative, Effective Communication Skills, Team Player, Ability to manage risk within one's responsibility & accountability, Ability to take Accountability.

Human Resources (HR) Management:

• Adheres to and applies organization-wide policies and practices in support of organizational health and performance management.
• Adheres to and applies established compliance measures within legislative requirements and equity principles (e.g., AODA, Human Rights Code and Ontario Employment Standards).
• Applies the framework for Accountability-based Management within scope of duties in support of aligned performance management and objectives linked to Strategy.

Organizational Health & Development:

• Ensures adoption of Workplace Success - the established People Strategy that fosters organizational health and development.
• Acts as an agent in ensuring organizational health through adoption of established, adaptive and responsive organizational structures for change management and effective change execution as aligned to the Agency's Vision, Values, and goals.
• Champions and supports Employee Engagement efforts and initiatives.
• Within scope of duties and accountability, conducts work within the established Respect in the Workplace concept that demonstrates commitment to the Agency's anti-oppression; dismantling the forms and structures of racism, sexism, homophobia, hetero-sexism, harassment, discrimination and violence. Measurable framework includes adherence to policies and practices, and use of training strategy and tools within Respect in the Workplace, AODA, and Diversity.

Health & Safety:

• Ensures scope of duties/accountabilities adheres to established Health & Safety program, policies and procedures.
• Ensures work performed by staff and self are in a safe and healthy manner in keeping with the Agency's obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) legislation, and as guided through the Agency's Health & Safety program.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (Durham CHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

Application Process:

1. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and expectations by email to [insert email address]. This position will remain posted until filled.
2. While we thank all applicants for their interest in applying, only those qualified and considered for an interview will be contacted. All applicant submissions will be kept on file for six months, for future consideration.
3. All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.
4. All positions are subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions for all external hires: Reference Checks; and Criminal Background checks (including Vulnerable Sector Screening).

Durham Community Health Centre is committed to complying with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. Accessibility: If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact Human Resources at [insert email address], or by email to [insert email address]. Durham Community Health Centre, and staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes diversity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $112,119.00-$125,916.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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