Locum Nurse Practitioner PEPP

3 days ago

st thomas, on, Canada CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services Full-time

Provide psychiatric and primary care in St. Thomas as a Locum Nurse Practitioner supporting early psychosis clients through PEPP. Casual shifts average approximately seven hours weekly.

Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary PEPP team, psychiatrists, primary care providers, and community partners. Deliver episodic care, physical health monitoring, medication assessment, follow-up, and short-term primary care for clients without providers. Support integrated mental and physical health care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete physical health assessments for new PEPP clients
  • Provide short-term primary care and psychiatric support
  • Monitor medications, side effects, laboratory, and metabolic results
  • Administer intramuscular medications within scope of practice
  • Coordinate care with providers, pharmacies, and community partners

Requirements:

  • Current Ontario Extended Class Nurse Practitioner registration
  • Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate
  • Valid driver's licence and insured vehicle access
  • Knowledge of antipsychotic medications and metabolic monitoring
  • Experience in mental health, psychiatric, or primary care settings

Support PEPP clients through collaborative assessment, medication follow-up, physical health monitoring, and short-term care in St. Thomas.