Nurse Practitioner

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch • Toronto, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in providing comprehensive primary health care services to individuals accessing care through the CMHA Nurse Practitioner Clinic. Services are delivered in the clinic setting and, when required, in the community. The Nurse Practitioner provides holistic, client-centred care through health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up across the lifespan. The role also includes health promotion, chronic disease management, collaboration with inter-professional team members, and participation in program development and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• BScN Degree and Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and NPAO
• Experience in providing counselling to clients around issues related to medications and their effects
• Minimum 5 years of related clinical practice in community mental health and primary health care setting.
• Experience providing a consultative/educative service from a nursing perspective to other service providers and other community agency staff
• This role is expected to demonstrate competencies aligned with CMHA Toronto’s framework, including self‑awareness, collaborative leadership, client‑centred focus, innovation and forward thinking, solutions and results orientation, and strong ethics and judgment.
• Demonstrated knowledge or the CNO Standards of Practice and the NP’s expanded scope of practice, based on legislative authority
• Demonstrated critical thinking, self-direction, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computers, MS word, Internet searches, data entry and client information systems
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required for this position

Nice To Haves

• Personal experience with mental health challenges, whether firsthand or through a loved one, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program development and policy-making activities that influence health services and practices in Primary Health Care at CMHA.
• Collaborate with all members of the inter-professional team to plan and deliver holistic, comprehensive, patient- and family-centred care.
• Contribute to the dissemination of new knowledge and best practices throughout the organization.
• Act as a mentor and clinical practice coach, advancing nursing skills and serving as a role model for nursing colleagues and other members of the inter-professional team.
• Conduct comprehensive, ongoing health assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors, order and interpret all laboratory tests and develop individualized care plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions using evidence-based approaches within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
• Ensure clients’ linguistic, cultural, and social needs are incorporated into care planning and service delivery.
• Demonstrate accountability and professional responsibility in the delivery of high-quality primary health care services.
• Ensure care plans are current, documented, and implemented collaboratively with clients and team members.
• Initiate appropriate consultations, referrals, and care coordination with internal and external health care providers.
• Participate in the evaluation and improvement of models of care, service processes, and care delivery outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and team members to support positive health outcomes and client engagement.
• Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and initiate treatments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with legislative authority and best practice guidelines.
• Provide health education related to disease prevention, chronic disease management, lifestyle modification, and wellness promotion.
• Support clients in navigating the health system and accessing appropriate community and social supports.
• Incorporate current research evidence and clinical guidelines into clinical decision-making and care planning.
• Educate the family and substitute decision maker on the nature of the illness, treatment, medication and community integration.
• Provide resources and support to help families and substitute decision maker cope more effectively.
• Provide culturally appropriate resources and support to help families and substitute decision makers cope more effectively
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, primary care providers, hospitals, and social service organizations.
• Support clients in accessing and coordinating services across the health and social care system.
• Prepare clients and external providers for transitions of care and shared service delivery expectations.
• Advocate on behalf of the client as necessary.
• Present the services of CMHA Metro Toronto in a professional manner.
• Participate in the development of a discharge plan in collaboration with the client, Primary Health CareTeam and relevant others.
• Ensure that continuity of care is provided where necessary.
• Maintain timesheets, record keeping (i.e. Kardex, biopsychosocial, daily notes and assessments) within set timelines.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and appropriate records of all patient care delivered
• Maintain relevant clinical document sin accordance with the College of Nurse of Ontario.
• Maintain membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario and NPAO.
• Participate on agency-wide client safety and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives which include but may not be limited to accreditation and health and safety related activities.
• Work collaboratively and contribute to the implementation of integrated client safety initiatives, programs and processes

Benefits

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance – Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedicals
• Short-term and Long-term Disability programs and life insurance to protect your income upon illness or injury
• Work-life balance and flexibility
• Annual Professional Development Funding for career learning and advancement

What This Job Offers

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