Nurse Practitioner (x2)

Northern College; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Generous vacation and holiday closure

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

An educational institution in Timmins is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to manage the primary care needs of patients. Candidates must possess a Master of Nursing and be registered as a Nurse Practitioner. This role offers wellness programs, tuition assistance, and a supportive work environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of nursing experience required.
• Registered in good standing with CNO: Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care.
• Member of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario.
• Proof of professional liability protection (PLP) required.
• Knowledge of health and social systems needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage primary care needs of patients effectively.
• Involve in health promotion activities.
• Function within scope of practice.
• Maintain competence in clinical NP practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Team building

Education

Master of Nursing – Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (MN-PHCNP)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Northern College is seeking a Nurse Practitioner at our East End Family Health Team. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to work under pressure. They will have the ability to operate an electronic medical record (EMR) and related technologies to work with patient records, send referrals, manage prescriptions, etc., as well as be proficient with the use of email, Microsoft Word and Power Point. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with effective conflict resolution, mediation, problem-solving, and consensus building skills are required. Demonstrated skill in leadership, hospital and community nursing, team building, communication, and coordination is also required. Experience as an educator or preceptor and/or knowledge of quality management is an asset.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Administrative Lead the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medication, and ordering other treatments for patients who may be suffering from both episodic illness and chronic disease.

What you will be doing:

• Effectively manage the primary care needs of a roster of patients with the help of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be involved with health promotion activities with the aim of optimizing the health of people, families, communities, and populations;
• Function within their scope of practice; and
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in clinical NP practice in health assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutics.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:

• Master of Nursing – Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (MN-PHCNP);
• 4 years of nursing experience
• Registered in good standing with CNO: Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (Registered Nurse Extended Class);
• Member of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario;
• Proof of professional liability protection (PLP); and
• Knowledge of health and social systems required.

What Northern has to offer:

• Wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Tuition assistance;
• Generous vacation and holiday closure;
• Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and

The incumbent willbe required to provide a criminal reference and vulnerable sector check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.