Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY

Tsi Kanonhkhwatsheriyo IIPCT is dedicated to enhancing healthcare within our communities through collaborative care models and integrated services. Our mission is to provide patient-centered care that is accessible, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team in our mobile medical clinic. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be a primary healthcare provider responsible for delivering comprehensive, longitudinal care to a diverse patient population. You will play a critical role in promoting health and wellness, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventive care within our communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment, making a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of all Indigenous Peoples within our catchment.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Care Services: Provide comprehensive primary care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses wwithin the scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive primary care services to clients of all ages; this includes primary prevention, health education, comprehensive physical exams, chronic disease management, antenatal care, and acute/episodic visits
• Visits take place predominantly in the mobile clinic setting but may also include telephone contact and virtual visits as required
• Review client laboratory results, procedure reports and consultation notes and arrange appropriate follow-up/referrals as required
• Documentation of all client contact, both direct and indirect
• Ensure that all client-based information is always kept confidential
• Consultation with physician partner regarding client issues that are outside the NP scope of practice
• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough health assessments, including physical exams and health histories.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans, focusing on preventive health, chronic disease management, and patient education.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with community partners to offer outreach services as required
• Teaching and training of team members and student placements on an occasional basis as required
• Community Engagement: Participate in community health initiatives, educational programs, and outreach activities to promote health and wellness.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, adhering to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advocacy: Advocate for patients within the healthcare system, ensuring equitable access to healthcare resources and services.
• Additional duties assigned by the Executive Director as required

Education and Experience

• Current registration is in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class [RN(EC)]
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care setting, experience in Indigenous or rural healthcare is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, ceremony and connecting clients to cultural practices that can be used in supporting clients.
• Ability to work and interact with patient care professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills.
• The ability to work and relate effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Demonstrate patience, discretion, a high level of professionalism, high ethical practices, standards & confidentiality
• Proficient use of MS Office, Outlook, and Electronic Medical Records applications
• Must be willing and able to travel to other communities within the catchment area to provide services
• Must be able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector check
• Must have current CPR/First Aid and AED certification
• Must have a valid 'G' Driver's License, Clear Driver's Abstract

Additional Benefits

• Paid vacation and personal/sick time
• HOOPP Employer
• Employer covered health, dental, vision and drug plan with no waiting period
• Paid holidays
• Paid signing bonus after successful completion of probationary period
• Paid Education and Professional Development opportunities
• Opportunity to work a flex work schedule

Pay: $114,192.00-$142,700.00 per year

Benefits

• Commuter benefits
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Mileage reimbursement
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person