Nurse Practitioner

Full job description

Position Title:
 Nurse Practitioner

Status:
 37.5 hours weekly Monday-Friday, $64.35 hourly

Reports To:
 Executive Director

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner will function as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing direct nursing care to clients by assessing and promoting health and wellness to individuals of all ages, families, groups, communities, and taking action to enact our vision of better health for all.

The Nurse Practitioner will actively participate in the development and implementation of health promotion programs with individuals, families, and community groups.

This incumbent will make decisions and accept legal responsibilities, within the scope of responsibility for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class, for all aspects of clinical services required. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to uphold and maintain the professional and organizational core competencies necessary for practice in the primary care setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Focused

• Complete health assessments, including health history and physical examination for patients of all ages
• Formulate and communicate medical diagnoses
• Order approved screening and diagnostic laboratory tests, interpreting results as necessary
• Monitor therapy for patients with chronic stable illnesses and provide effective interventions

· Prescribe medication according to scope of practice

· Contribute to electronic medical records

· Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate client care in consultation with patients and their families

· Assist in patient navigation of program streams within the Family Health Team (FHT)

· Refer patients to the appropriate providers or resources within the organization and externally

· Provide health education and participate in community needs assessment and program development

Team Focus

· Consult as necessary with FHT physicians

· Provide consultation and clinical support to peers as needed

· Assist in the orientation and preceptorship of new staff and students

· Communicate with community agencies as necessary

· Effectively utilize human and material resources

Scope of Practice and other expectations

· Function within the scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario

· Adhere to PrimaCare Community Family Health Team (PCCFHT) policies and procedures

· Participate in quality improvement and program evaluation projects

· Act in accordance with Ontario's Personal Health Information Privacy Act to protect clients' privacy and confidentiality

· Must possess a willingness to participate in regular professional development including training requested by the FHT

· Ability to travel between 3 sites, as required

Education, Skills and Experience

Education:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
• Current BCLS Certification

Experience:

· 2 years of community health or primary care experience preferred

Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

The incumbent is responsible for:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class
• Current professional liability insurance

Additional Skills/Abilities:

· Commitment to client-centred care

· Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with multidisciplinary teams

· Demonstrated ability to use initiative and work autonomously utilizing critical thinking skills and advanced decision-making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills

· Experience with program development, quality improvement initiatives, and program evaluation

· Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolutions skills

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records

· Recognition of the limitations of own competencies and scope of practice, and when to consult or refer to another healthcare provider

Demands and Working Conditions

Physical/Mental Demands Include:

· Minimal lifting, pulling, pushing, stretching or physical exertion

· Walking, standing, sitting

· Upper limb coordination and medium strength required

· Ability to sit for occasional extended periods of time

· COVID-19 Vaccination required

· Police records check including Vulnerable Sector Screen to the satisfaction of PCCFHT

PrimaCare Community Family Health Team is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate should contact the Executive Director to communicate any accommodation needs.