NURSE PRACTITIONER, HIV Program

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization committed to providing culturally safe healthcare to marginalized communities. As a Nurse Practitioner in the HIV Program, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive care to women living with HIV, ensuring they receive the support and treatment they need. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, contribute to program development, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. If you are passionate about women's health and HIV care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years nursing experience in community or primary care settings.
• Specialization in HIV treatment and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HIV primary care and clinical assessments.
• Support pregnancy planning and initial prenatal assessments.

Skills

HIV Primary Care

Clinical Assessments

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in nursing

Registration in the Extended Class with the CNO

Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Computer software applications

Job description

WHIWH CHC provides racialized women, trans and non-binary clients from the African, Black, Caribbean, Latin American, and South Asian communities in Toronto and surrounding municipalities with culturally safe, relevant, and responsive primary healthcare. We are changemakers engaged in knowledge transfer and exchange, research, capacity building, and advocacy within and across multiple systems.

The Centre is looking for a professional, motivated, and dynamic individual interested in working with women living with HIV to join the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive HIV Primary Care
• Perform excellent clinical assessments combined with sound clinical judgment/diagnostic and treatment skills – within full scope of practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards of practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class (NPs).
• Support pregnancy planning for women living with HIV
• Perform initial prenatal assessments prior to referring to Obstetrician and Midwifery
• Support access to a cascade of services inclusive HIV treatment, support and care including adherence and retention in care
• Provide clinical support to other primary care providers by assisting with follow-up, urgent, and other client appointments as needed to ensure timely access to care and optimize clinic flow.
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation and third-party correspondence using the Centre’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Contribute to activities related to the development, implementation and evaluation of medical directives, policies and procedures, best practices and clinical protocols
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services related to HIV for individuals, groups and the communities.
• Participate in chart reviews, case conferences and accreditation activities
• May provide clinical supervision and training for NP students.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonable with scope of practice.
• Undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university
• Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate endorsed by the CNO.
• Specialization (or interest to specialize) in HIV treatment, support and care and related issues
• Three to five years of nursing experience in a community setting or a combination of community and hospital or public health settings; experience in a primary care setting, an asset.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment.
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of women’s health issues.
• Knowledge of HIV and its impact on racialized women
• Experience in prenatal care is an asset
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.
• In addition to English, knowledge of a language spoken within one of the four priority communities, an asset.

REPORTING:This position reports to the Director of Primary Health Care Services

To apply for this challenging opportunity in a dynamic organization please forward your resume and cover letter with the subject line: “Nurse Practitioner, HIV Program” to the attention of:

COMPENSATION: $122,178 Annually

WHIWH is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves. Candidates who are members of Black, Racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the position posted.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.