Nurse Practitioner

Shoppers Drug Mart•Mississauga, ON

21d•CA$120,000 - CA$150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is licensed to work in Canada and provides health care advice, education, and support to patients across Canada in jurisdictions that allow for cross province care. As point of contact for patients, you will provide convenient and timely supportive services that range from minor acute care treatments to health coaching for various disease states. You will be responsible for triaging incoming requests from patients, assessing their needs, and providing the appropriate clinical recommendations and coaching to support resolution of symptoms and/or improvement in perceived health. Patients will be able to contact a registered nurse via a variety of channels including phone, email, text, and videoconference. Where necessary, you will be referring patients to healthcare facilities and community-based resources. Working collaboratively with other health care professionals (physicians, pharmacists, and registered nurses) you will provide a meaningful patient experience, while using your critical thinking skills to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care plans.

Requirements

Availability that includes days, occasional evenings, weekends as well as possible on-call shifts.
Current unrestricted professional nursing license to practice in the province of work
Willing to become licensed in other provinces as required for the program services
Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathy, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses
Ability to provide an organized, efficient approach to telemedicine
Possession of excellent skills in assessment, communication, critical thinking, and decision making
Ability to demonstrate understanding of SDM Specialty Health Network policies, legal considerations, and professional ethics
Excellent communication skills in English (bilingual French/English where needed)
Proficiency of computer skills including Microsoft 365; experience with web-based applications (i.e. Sales Force)
Ability to remain objective and be a team player
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Commitment to the principle of quality client-centered service delivery

Nice To Haves

2 years direct clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred
Demonstrated leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Possess strong clinical expertise and experience in a range of health conditions
Possess deep compassion and empathy to treat our patients and promote healthy lifestyles.
Utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate.
Engage in service/program development of the clinical telemedicine program, including liaising with healthcare providers and patients, and being a champion and advocate for the program.
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal privacy legislation including the Mental Health Act.