Nurse Practitioner - Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) (GEN)

Scarborough Health Network • Granbury, TX

31d • CA$71 - CA$79 • Onsite

About The Position

Working as a collaborative member of the inter-professional team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to support the care needs of our community who do not have a primary care provider. The NP will formulate care plans and clinical decisions to appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote health and wellness for children, adults, and seniors.

Requirements

• Master of Nursing
• Completion of a Post-Master of Nursing Practitioner (NP Field) Diploma in Primary Health Care
• Current registration and a member in good standing in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Strong knowledge and understanding of primary health care, chronic disease prevention and self-management, preferably in a community setting
• 3 years recent clinical work experience as a Nurse Practitioner with community experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster collaborative working relationships
• Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality
• Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certifications
• Chronic disease self-management training
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion training preferred
• Membership in professional organizations preferred
• Ability to speak another language

Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Practice Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and standards set out for the Nurse Practitioner
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients in collaboration with the interprofessional team
• Perform patient assessments, medical history, physical, and psychosocial assessments
• Diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the scope of Registered Nurse, Extended Class, while adhering to evidence-based practice
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging reports within the scope of RN, Extended Class
• Offer psycho-social assessments, service coordination, therapeutic and/or supportive counselling.
• Develop and monitor care plans with patients/families, internal department, the interprofessional team and community partners
• Implement appropriate health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self-management strategies for patients and families
• Arrange specialist referrals and appointments in consultation with a physician
• Take accountability and responsibility for making referrals to various clinical resources, liaising between hospital, specialists, and community services as the patient’s advocate
• Arrange physician consultation if illness or treatment is outside NP’s scope of practice
• Ensure linkages and collaborative transitions of care to primary care, community outreach, and education support
• Support evaluation and quality improvement activities to assess impact and outcomes and determine strengths, opportunities, and future directions of the IPCT services
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community

Benefits

• Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
• New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
• Critical Care Sponsorship Program
• Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
• Recognition events
• Leadership Development and Learning Programs
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior