Nurse Practitioner

Canadian Shield Health Care Services; Greater Sudbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner at Canadian Shield Health Care Services plays a central role in the Integrated Care Clinic, overseeing patient assessments and delivering care based on established protocols. This position requires a valid Nurse Practitioner Registration and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates should have experience in primary care settings and a strong focus on patient-centered practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive employer paid benefit package

Wellness program

Family oriented work environment

Career development and training opportunities

Paid training sessions

Potential pension plan available

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of combined experience in Primary Care settings.
• Relevant experience in assessing clients with complex medical needs.
• Experience in clinical guidelines development.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct care for individuals according to care plans.
• Performs comprehensive assessments for complex health care needs.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests.

Skills

Assessment and Diagnosis

Patient Management

Interprofessional Collaboration

Clinical Practice Guidelines Development

Education

Nurse Practitioner Registration with the CNO

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Working with the individuals onsite at Canadian Shield Health Care Service Integrated Care Clinic, the Nurse Practitioner plans, provides, supervises, and ensures direct care for individuals in accordance with the plan of care and established policies and procedures.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for being part of the day-to-day operation of the medical services team as well as the larger interprofessional team.

✓ Perform Comprehensive Assessments and consultations for individuals with complex and challenging health care needs.

✓ Work in partnership with the leadership team and direct patient care staff to develop, implement and evaluate best practices in clinical care.

✓ Provide medical liaison with local hospital(s) and other appropriate health care organizations or facilities.

✓ Cooperate with, and/or be available during Ministry compliance reviews pertaining to medical issues.

✓ Appropriate assessment and management of controlled substance prescribing within the clinical context.

✓ Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.

✓ Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.

✓ Assess patient needs, diagnose patient diseases, formulate, and prescribe medications and treatment plans.

✓ Minimum of three (3) years of combined experience in Primary Care settings.

✓ Recent relevant experience in assessing clients with complex medical needs is required.

✓ Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant in Nurse Practitioner practices is required.

✓ Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes is required.

✓ Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide patient-centered care is required.

✓ Current Nurse Practitioner Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class

✓ Preference with experience in geriatrics, mental health, and adult chronic disease management.

✓ Current CPR Certification

✓ Current Vulnerable Sector Check

✓ Bilingualism is considered a definite asset.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected for this position based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications as identified in the resume. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: $48.00-$65.00 per hour

✓ Comprehensive employer paid benefit package including but is not limited to:

• dental care,
• extended health care,
• life insurance
• vision care
• employee assistance program
  

✓ Wellness program

✓ Staff appreciation and rewards programs

✓ Family oriented work environment

✓ Career development and training opportunities

✓ Paid training sessions

✓ Potential pension plan available depending on position

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed.
  
  

Primary Care settings: 3 years (preferred)

✓ Nurse Practitioner Registration with the CNO (required)

✓ CPR Certification (required)

In person

Sudbury