Nurse Practitioner & Community Health Leader

Wasauksing First Nation; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasauksing First Nation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary health care and supervise nursing staff within the clinic. The NP will assess and diagnose acute illnesses, support chronic disease management, promote healthy lifestyles, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team guided by professional standards.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, ordering tests, counselling, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing from an accredited program in Ontario.
• Nurse Practitioner Certificate from an accredited program in Ontario.
• Current registration in good standing in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current registration in good standing with the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario.
• Three years to five years’ experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current CPR Level C and First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose client health across primary care scope; provide treatment, referrals, and minor procedures.
• Order and interpret investigative screenings and tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide counselling, education and follow-up with clients to treat and manage illnesses.
• Monitor chronic illness therapy and prescribe therapies as needed.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention within clients and the community.
• Perform administrative duties to support organizational goals and ensure efficient staff communications.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current registration with the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario

CPR Level C and First Aid Certificate

Three to five years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Telus EMR

OCEAN Referrals App

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

Wasauksing First Nation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary health care and supervise nursing staff within the clinic. The NP will assess and diagnose acute illnesses, support chronic disease management, promote healthy lifestyles, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team guided by professional standards.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, ordering tests, counselling, and coordinating referrals.