Nurse Practitioner - Temporary - up to 37.5 hours/week

Timmins Academic FHT; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health team in Timmins is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide temporary primary care to underserved patients. The role involves health assessments, treatment, and collaboration with other health professionals to address patient needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in vulnerable populations, be registered in Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner, and possess strong clinical skills. Competitive hours and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to vulnerable patients.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical experience

Chronic disease management

Mental health and addiction services

Patient-centered advocacy

Communication skills

Fluency in French

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner

Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Practice Solutions

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Temporary - up to 37.5 hours/week

TemporaryPositions – up to 37.5 hours per week (schedule to be established withsuccessful candidate(s))

We are seekingdedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioners (NP’s) to join our team on a temporarybasis, providing primary care to patients who do not have access to care andthose who are or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. The NPs will offercomprehensive care, including health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment,while addressing the social determinants of health. The ideal candidate willhave a passion for working with underserved populations and ensuring equitableaccess to healthcare.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide primary careservices to unattached and/or vulnerable patients, including healthassessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Develop and implementpatient care plans, ensuring a holistic approach to address physical,mental, and social needs.
• Collaborate with aninterdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, andcommunity health professionals, to provide integrated and comprehensivecare.
• Engage in healthpromotion and disease prevention activities tailored to the needs ofvulnerable populations.
• Advocate for patients byconnecting them with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Monitor and evaluatepatient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve optimal healthoutcomes.
• Participates in programdevelopment aimed at improving healthcare access and reducing barriers forunattached and vulnerable individuals.
• Participate in ongoingquality monitoring and improvement.

Education, Qualifications, and Skills

• Current registration in goodstanding with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner(Primary Health Care).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferably in primarycare or working with vulnerable populations.
• Strong knowledge andproficiency in chronic disease management, mental health, addictionservices, and evidence-based practices in primary care.
• Excellent healthassessment, clinical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a strongcommitment to patient-centered advocacy.
• Ability to work bothindependently and as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current CPRcertification.
• Proficient in usingcomputers and information technology, including electronic medical records(EMR); experience with Practice Solutions is preferred.
• Outstandingcommunication and interpersonal skills, with leadership, organizational,and time management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritizeand manage time effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in French(spoken and written) is an asset.

Additional Job Requirements

§ Must adhere to allTAFHT Policies and Procedures.

§ Must be legallyentitled to work in Canada.

§ This position is inTimmins ON, the position requires working in office and on site.

§ As a condition of employment, you are required to submitproof of COVID-19 vaccination and immunizations.

The aboveresponsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive; and may be assignedother related duties in the interest of efficient operations of the FamilyHealth Team.

This position reportsdirectly to the Clinical Director. The location of this position could be theAdministration, Algonquin West, 101 Mall, Algonquin East, Third Avenue site orany other location within Timmins. The employer reserves the right to modifythe location/site. This position is a bargaining unit position, represented byOPSEU/SEFPO.

For more information onour team and for a copy of the job description please visit our website at www.timminsfht.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in TAFHT,however, only those applicants selected for an interview will becontacted.

TAFHT supportsdiversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Weencourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visibleminorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with a disability. Personal informationcontained in applications will be used solely for recruitment purposes andhandled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

TAFHT is committed to improving access andopportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibilityfor Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specificaccommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, pleasecontact our office at 705-267-1993, or by email at [e-mail] Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line, for appropriateaccommodations to be made.