Nurse Practitioner, Outreach — Community Health Access

HealthCaringKW; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation to start; 4 if 1

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Paid Public Holidays & Sick Leave

HOOPP Pension Plan

Job summary

The Health Centre in Waterloo Region is hiring a Nurse Practitioner – Outreach to support outreach teams serving individuals who are homeless or precariously housed. The role involves primary care within a mobile model and participation in hub locations.

We seek an NP with Primary Care training, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to social determinants of health. Hours include one evening per week and occasional weekends; benefits include vacation, health, and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Baccalaureate Nursing Degree with Extended Class registration with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Minimum of two years experience as a Primary Care NP in a community health setting.
• Minimum of three years of community-based experience. Some combination of community and hospital experience may be considered.
• Awareness of the Index of Well-Being and the impact social isolation on health.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical activities.
• Work from a Social Determinants of Health perspective to improve outcomes and reduce inequities.
• Use a Harm Reduction approach with clients.
• Provide addiction and mental health care embedded in primary care.
• Triage client needs via phone, video, or in person.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes.
• Participate in health promotion and disease prevention programs.
• Work with Inner City Health Alliance to support larger public health initiatives.
• Complete home visits as needed.
• Support professional development and onboarding of staff.
• Adhere to Public Health pandemic guidelines and vaccination efforts.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis management

Harm reduction

Public health outreach

Data collection/reporting

Education

Nurse Practitioner program (Primary Care)

Baccalaureate Nursing Degree with EN registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Health Centre in Waterloo Region is hiring a Nurse Practitioner – Outreach to support outreach teams serving individuals who are homeless or precariously housed. The role involves primary care within a mobile model and participation in hub locations.

We seek an NP with Primary Care training, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to social determinants of health. Hours include one evening per week and occasional weekends; benefits include vacation, health, and pension plans.