Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care – Multiple Roles

CCFHT; Gravenhurst, Port Carling, Georgian Bay Township; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Cottage Country Family Health Team seeks Nurse Practitioners (Extended Class) to deliver primary care across Gravenhurst, Port Carling and Wahta locations. Temporary and permanent full-time opportunities available with benefits and HOOPP.

The NPs will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on attachment and care management for diverse patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive health assessments, chronic disease management, pharmacological interventions, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Current registration with and in good standing of the College of Nurses of Ontario in the extended class.
• NP work experience preferred.
• Active membership in the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario or RN(EC) registration.
• Primary health care experience, preferably in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct comprehensive care to patients with complex needs.
• Performs health assessments including history and physical exams.
• Determines the need for and interprets lab tests and imaging.
• Monitors ongoing therapy for chronic stable illnesses with pharmacological and counseling interventions.
• Develops health promotion and prevention strategies for families and individuals.
• Documents encounters in an EMR system with data quality
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals as needed

Skills

Clinical assessment

Chronic disease management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Patient advocacy

Education

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Extended Class

Tools

Microsoft Office

Telus PS Suite

Job description

Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care – Multiple Roles

Join the Cottage Country Family Health Team! We are currently recruiting Nurse Practitioners to provide care across our Gravenhurst, Port Carling, and Wahta clinic locations.

Location:

Gravenhurst, Port Carling, Wahta Locations

Application Due Date:

No closing date at this time.

Compensation:

Annual salary $125,000 to $128,000 based on experience, participation in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) as well as an extensive benefit plan.

Position: Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class)

• Both temporary and permanent full-time opportunities available.
• Full time permanent positions with benefits and HOOPP.
• Part time positions will be considered

About CCFHT

CCFHT is a collaborative, team based care environment. New Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will join a supportive environment of existing NPs staff as an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team. The NPs will be part of a larger team of primary care practitioners and allied health care practitioners providing access to primary care for a diverse community of patients.The NP practices are focused on attachment and as the MRP for a group of patients.

Roles and Responsibility including, but not limited to:

• Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the operational policies of the CCFHT.
• Provides direct comprehensive care to patients with specialized and complex needs.
• Completes health assessments including health history and physical examinations.
• Works within the legislated scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, determines the need for, orders and interprets reports of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic imaging.
• Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic stable illnesses by providing pharmacological and counseling interventions.
• Determines the need for, and the implementation of health promotion and prevention strategies for families and individuals.
• Uses nursing strategies based on evidence-based information.
• Formulates and communicate medical diagnosis or disorder.
• Consults with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.
• Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.
• Gathers and documents statistical information as required.
• Participates in management meetings, professional practice meetings and appropriate task forces.
• Documents all encounters on an electronic medical records system ensuring that data quality standards for charting are met.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with and a member in good standing of the College of Nurses of Ontario in the extended class without restriction.
• NP work experience preferred.
• Current membership in the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario or registration with Registered Nurses Association of Ontario as an NP-EC.
• Primary health care experience, preferably in a community setting.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records systems (experience with Telus PS Suite is an asset).
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Politically and culturally sensitive.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Experience working in a community setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Cottage Country Family Health Team is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.