Position: Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class)
- Both temporary and permanent full-time opportunities available.
- Full time permanent positions with benefits and HOOPP.
- Part time positions will be considered
About CCFHT
CCFHT is a collaborative, team based care environment. New Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will join a supportive environment of existing NPs staff as an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team. The NPs will be part of a larger team of primary care practitioners and allied health care practitioners providing access to primary care for a diverse community of patients. The NP practices are focused on attachment and as the MRP for a group of patients.
Roles and Responsibility including, but not limited to:
- Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the operational policies of the CCFHT.
- Provides direct comprehensive care to patients with specialized and complex needs.
- Completes health assessments including health history and physical examinations.
- Works within the legislated scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, determines the need for, orders and interprets reports of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic imaging.
- Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic stable illnesses by providing pharmacological and counseling interventions.
- Determines the need for, and the implementation of health promotion and prevention strategies for families and individuals.
- Uses nursing strategies based on evidence-based information.
- Formulates and communicate medical diagnosis or disorder.
- Consults with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.
- Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.
- Gathers and documents statistical information as required.
- Participates in management meetings, professional practice meetings and appropriate task forces.
- Documents all encounters on an electronic medical records system ensuring that data quality standards for charting are met.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with and a member in good standing of the College of Nurses of Ontario in the extended class without restriction.
- NP work experience preferred.
- Current membership in the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario or registration with Registered Nurses Association of Ontario as an NP-EC.
- Primary health care experience, preferably in a community setting.
- Advanced proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records systems (experience with Telus PS Suite is an asset).
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
- Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Politically and culturally sensitive.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Experience working in a community setting.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.