(Permanent full time) nurse practitioner - Medical clinic

Job Description

• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who has an advanced level of clinical nursing practice that maximizes the use of graduate educational preparation, in-depth nursing knowledge and expertise in meeting the health needs of individuals, families, groups, committees and populations. The Nurse Practitioner brings to patients a holistic approach to care, mental, physical and social. Practices independently within legislated scope of practice.
• Monitors ongoing conditions for patients with stabile and chronic illnesses.
• Provides family support, education and counseling on diagnosis, treatment options, evaluation outcomes and follow-up plans with a focus on health promotion, illness prevention and timely re-integration into the community.
• Works with community partners in planning, treatment, discharge planning and community reintegration.
• Monitors medical complications due to psychopharmacological drug use.
• Supports the development of Behavioural management interventions in collaboration with the psychiatrist/physician and the health care team.
• In collaboration with the Primary Clinician, assists in development of the initial care plan, based on assessment of patient needs.
• Provides consultation to the treatment, community agencies and other health care providers about difficult issues, ethical practice and managing complex care needs
• Integrates evidence-based research findings into clinical practice.
• Participates in the dissemination and utilization of best practice guidelines.

Requirements

• BScN
• NP-PHC required
• Current registration with College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
• Excellent health assessment skills combined with sound clinical judgement and diagnostic skills relevant to dealing with a wide variety of health concerns complicated by mental health issues
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Interest in exploring innovative service delivery approaches
• Demonstrated ability to work in a mult-disciplinary team environment with both medical and non-medical personnel
• Current CPR – Health Care Provider or commitment to obtain certification prior to start date