Nurse Practitioner

Reporting Relationship:Reports to Clinic Director Position Overview North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (NBNPLC) provides team based primary health care, including chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention, to people living in the city of North Bay and surrounding area. The NPLC employs an inter-professional team of health care providers who work in a collaborative model of care.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will play an integral role in the care of the patients of the North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic.They will assist the NPLC in achieving its vision, mission and values. The NP will support patient care and the delivery of programs by focusing on the identification, provision and management of resources and strategies to improve patient health. Nurse Practitioners employed at the NBNPLC are considered leaders in the organization.

North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic offers an optional NP Mentorship Program Designed to support the professional development and transition to independent practice of new graduate and early-career Nurse Practitioners.

Mentees receive structured guidance from experienced primary care NPs through regular mentorship, protected time for case discussion and clinical consultation, and opportunities for reflective practice and chart review.

The program is designed to foster confidence, clinical excellence, collaboration, and safe, high-quality patient care, while providing a supportive environment for NPs to strengthen their clinical knowledge and skills as they transition into independent practice.

Roles and Responsibilities Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment:

Work collaboratively with other team members to manage the needs of the patient roster of the NBNPLC.

Conduct individual health assessment, diagnosis and treatment, follow-up, chronic illness monitoring, immunization, order diagnostic and screening tests, health promotion and disease prevention counseling.

Prepare a plan for intervention and/or for referral to NBNPLC programs and/or community programs as appropriate.

Coordinate appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures as per RN(EC) scope of practice, and/or in consultation with collaborating physicians or in accordance with medical directives.

Work with collaborating physician for issues falling outside the NP’s scope of practice.

Recommend and arrange specialist referrals and appointments

Instruct patients on specific diagnostic tests and therapies

Implement goal-oriented, time-limited intervention plans, including education in collaboration with patient and/or family and inter-professional team.

Apply self-management and other strategies to support the development of an informed activated patient.

Evaluate and document outcomes of individual patient care in collaboration with the

Provide service for after-hours clinic when required.

Will provide coverage at both clinic sites if/when required or requested by Clinic Director.

Provide home visits and outreach services as required/directed.

Organizational:

Participate as a clinical team member and leader in the development and delivery of targeted programs including, but not limited to, palliative care, cancer care, case management, chronic disease, mental health and addictions, reproductive and child health.

Collect data as required for statistical/reporting purposes.

Provide timely and informative reports as directed/requested by the Clinic Director and/or Administrative Lead.

Observe, collect and record patient data in the EHR system.

Provide leadership during team building, program development, and improvement activityinitiatives.

Participate in staff meetings to exchange ideas, receive mutual support and monitor program outcomes as well as present case studies.

Assist in the development and implementation of the clinical model and guidelines for collaborative care.

Comply with established personnel policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for operation.

Identify gaps and needed modifications in services.

Education, Community Relations and Advocacy:

Facilitate referrals to other services as well as communication and networking between the primary health care practice and hospital or home care agencies and major stakeholders.

Maintain relations with networks, related professional organizations and other related service providers/agencies in our community.

Contribute to a positive and supportive environment for NBNPLC staff and patients at all times.

Represent the mission, values and philosophy of the NBNPLC in the community, including networks, meetings or presentations, as requested.

Assist in the training and supervision of students as requested by the Clinic Director.