Nurse Practitioner Internal Posting

GCHC • Guelph, ON

3d • CA$63 - CA$73 • Hybrid

About The Position

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide clinical health services for people living with and at risk of HIV/AIDS and people seeking gender-affirming care, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides specialized health care with a strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention within the scope of practice and standards of care outlined in the Expanded Nursing Services for Patients Act and Regulations and the Practice Expectations Specific to Registered Nurses in the Extended Class (NPs). The NP diagnoses and manages common health problems and diseases both independently and in collaboration with the client and the physician. The Nurse Practitioner works as part of an interdisciplinary team to address issues in the community that affect health. They are responsible and accountable for their practice.

Requirements

• Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Member of the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers to accessing health care based on illness and other factors known to be the determinants of health (poverty, education, language barriers, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues, etc.).
• Experience providing medical care for people who are HIV positive, people at-risk of HIV and people seeking gender-affirming care.
• Able to independently manage complex clients with comorbidities and vulnerabilities, consulting as appropriate
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Proficient in the use of computers and various other software applications including Word, Outlook, PSS and electronic health records
• Understand and are committed to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Guelph CHC.
• Nurse Practitioner may be required to share on call duties with other providers in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in community health/social services and/or a values-based organization is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, comprehensive specialty health care to clients within priority population groups, specifically people living with HIV, people at-risk of HIV and people seeking Gender-Affirming Care, including addressing the health care needs of transgender clients and providing transition-related care.
• Provide comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, counselling, screening, referral, education, treatment and follow-up, supportive client counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, with a focus on lifestyle, psychological, sociocultural and environmental risk factors that may influence the client's health status
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic medical records.
• Participate in chart reviews, discussion of problem cases, and client inquiries
• Work within a determinant of health framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention and recognizes the special risk factors which may affect the health of clients

Benefits

• Employment equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed