Nurse Practitioner -Longlac (Onsite/Virtual Care)

MTW Employment Services; Longlac; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community health center is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Longlac. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide both onsite and virtual care, emphasizing harm reduction and disease prevention. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate a commitment to community health. With a competitive salary and a supportive work culture, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming community. New graduates are encouraged to apply, making this a fantastic entry point into a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Relocation Cost Allowance

Isolation Travel Allowance

Flexible Work Hours

Accommodation for Disabilities

Qualifications

• Must hold a BScN in nursing and a CNO extended class certificate.
• Experience in walk-in clinic settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and virtual care to the Longlac community.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team focusing on harm reduction and health promotion.

Skills

Nursing Procedures

Nursing Assessment

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Community-Based Health Care

Sensitivity to Health Issues

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Education

BScN in Nursing

Certificate in Extended Class from CNO

Tools

Vehicle Access

Job description

99 Skinner Ave, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM

1 FTE

Longlac Site (Onsite/Virtual Care)

The NorWest Community Health Centres is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC) for a full-time permanent position supporting our Longlac site. In this position, you will have a great career opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, to your full scope of practice with strong practice emphasis on harm reduction, disease prevention, health promotion, education, and community partnerships.

This position will support the community of Longlac through onsite and virtual care. The successful candidate must provide onsite care at least two weeks per month. The preferred candidate will work on site full time. There is an option of a hybrid model.

This is a competitive salaried position (up to $124,011) with an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and professional development/educational opportunities. Flexibility in work hours is available and accommodation may be provided. A relocation cost allowance stipend is negotiable. An isolation travel allowance stipend will be provided.

Longlac (population 1,700) is a family-friendly bilingual community offering many outdoor leisure activities for a healthy lifestyle. It is a three and a half hour drive (320 kms) east of Thunder Bay on the shore of Long Lake, and a half hour from Geraldton, or a one and a half hour flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay.

If you are looking for work-life balance in a welcoming community, we would be happy to discuss how to engage you with community representatives. We encourage new graduates to apply.

Eligible for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) that provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 2-year commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BScN in nursing from a recognized University and Certificate in the extended class from the CNO.
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in current nursing procedures, nursing assessment, physical assessment, and treatment measures.
• Experience providing service within a walk-in clinic setting is an asset.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of health care needs in a northern community.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.

NWCHC is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

99 Skinner Ave, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0, Canada