Nurse Practitioner

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Ontario; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical cannabis sector seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide virtual cannabinoid therapy education and access to medical cannabis. The role involves assessing patients, reviewing medical histories, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver quality care. Ideal candidates will hold a BSN and NP degree, with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a BSN and NP degree.
• Eligible to prescribe controlled substances and authorize medical cannabis.
• Experience with telemedicine and virtual care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual consultations to assess medical cannabis suitability.
• Review patient's medical history and update health records.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team for patient care.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Nursing Practitioner’s Degree (NP)

Tools

Input Health EMR software

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

Located in Barrie, Ontario, MediPharm Labs (TSX : LABS) offers a professional and collaborative workplace culture in a leading-edge facility built to international pharma standards.

Position Overview

As a successful Nurse Practitioner candidate, you will provide virtual cannabinoid therapy education and access to medical cannabis to patients with conditions that have not been adequately managed with conventional treatments. As a Nurse Practitioner with Harvest Medicine, you will be an attentive listener with excellent communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient’s complete medical history including current and previous medications.
• Provide virtual consultations to patients to assess suitability of medical cannabis, discuss treatment goals, make general product and dosing recommendations and complete medical cannabis authorization documents, if needed.
• Determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
• Update electronic health records and check patient records for accuracy at each patient appointment.
• Work in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide primary health care to manage the needs of the patients.
• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
• Demonstrate knowledge and an ability to use available prescription monitoring systems and patient database.
• Maintain confidentiality and act in an ethical manner, consistent with professional standards and patient privacy obligations.
• Maintain clinical knowledge in medical cannabis and currency with legislation affecting practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based guidelines, legislation, regulation, and organizational policies when prescribing or dispensing controlled drugs and substances (CDS).
• Demonstrate an understanding of best practices related to the use of CDS and of other pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic options.

Qualifications and Skills

Academic / Educational Requirements

• Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).
• Completed Nursing Practitioner’s Degree (NP); registered and in good standing with the local College of Nurses.
• Completed one of the following three courses, approved by the College of Nurses in your province of registration :
• Prescription and Management of Controlled Drugs and Substances course.
• Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances course offered through; and
• Controlled Drugs and Substances : Essential Management and Prescribing.

Required Skills / Experience / Knowledge

• Eligible to authorize medical cannabis in the designated province of practice.
• Eligible to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must be accepting of cannabinoid-based treatments as adjunctive symptom management.
• Licensed to practice and registered with the College of Nurses is mandatory; membership in local nursing association is ideal.
• Proof of professional liability insurance is required.
• Practical experience working with veterans, first responders, workers compensation, and post-surgical clients is considered an asset.
• Experience with Input Health EMR software and direct billing is an asset.
• Must maintain accurate and thorough patient records to document treatment plans and track progress; any additional interest in clinical research is an asset.
• Competency with Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Experience offering virtual care through telemedicine is preferred.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, oral and written English required.
• Comfort with medical cannabis and knowledge of medical cannabis and / or cannabinoid therapy is an asset but not required as substantial training will be provided.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, collaborative, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to efficiently manage time and competing priorities.
• Ability to thrive & succeed in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Good computer / tech skills; proficiency in Excel, Microsoft 365 applications an asset.

About MediPharm Labs

Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms.

In 2023, MediPharm acquired VIVO Cannabis Inc. which expanded MediPharm's reach to medical patients in Canada via the Canna Farms medical ecommerce platform, in Australia and Germany through Beacon Medical PTY and Beacon Medical GMBH. This acquisition also included Harvest Medical Clinics in Canada which provides medical cannabis patients with Physician consultations for medical cannabis education and authorizations.

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