Nurse Practitioner

WNHAC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Excellent benefits

Job summary

WNHAC in Ontario is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care within the Extended Class scope, collaborating with interprofessional teams to deliver holistic health and community-centered services. The role requires independent practice, leadership and mentorship, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Travel within communities is part of the role; strong communication and cultural competency, and valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Ability to work independently and be an effective team member; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse healthcare professionals, leadership and community members.
• Understanding of wholistic health and well being; cultural competencies; Anishinaabemowin asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel with significant community-based activity; valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Immunization compliance as per policy; current criminal records check.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements.
• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, orders and interpretation of diagnostics within NP scope.
• Coordinate and monitor client care plans to promote optimal health outcomes and continuity.
• Collaborate with professional team members to ensure holistic care.
• Provide clinical leadership, consultation and mentorship to staff and students.
• Participate in development and evaluation of medical directives, protocols and practice standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management and program evaluation.
• Support programs advancing health promotion and disease prevention.
• Maintain current medical records and documentation to ensure accountable care.
• Active participation in organizational teams and committees.
• In extenuating situations, may be redeployed to ensure essential services.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Anishinaabemowin asset

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Immunization compliance

Criminal records check

Professional development

Positive role model

Education

Extended Class nursing registration (Ontario)

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Full-Time Existing Position

Nurse Practitioner

Our teams provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Team members include health professionals, educators, and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and use wholistic health and community development concepts.

The Nurse Practitioner functions independently within the Extended Class scope of practice, and in collaboration with members of the interprofessional team.

NOTE: Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic investigations, and referral within the NP scope of practice.
• Coordinate and monitor client care plans to promote optimal health outcomes and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with professional team members to ensure comprehensive wholistic care.
• Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and mentorship to staff, students, and team members.
• Participate in the development, implementation, review, and evaluation of medical directives, clinical protocols, and evidence-informed practice standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, program evaluation, and organizational learning activities.
• Support the development and evaluation of programs and initiatives that advance health promotion, disease prevention, and population health priorities.
• Maintain current and accurate medical records, reports and other documentation to ensure comprehensive, consistent care and services, and to meet all accountability requirements.
• Active participation in organizational teams and committees.
• Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• demonstrated ability to work independently and be an effective team member; excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including healthcare professionals, traditional people, leadership, and community members;
• understanding of wholistic health and well being, demonstrated cultural competencies and experience working in an Indigenous organization; ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• willingness and ability to travel, with significant community-based activity;
• valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required;
• proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• current criminal records check required;
• commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements;
• positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

Salary: $65.33-$72.52 per hour with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is in accordance with the Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Nurse Practitioner

Email: [e-mail]

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax: [phone]

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.