Nurse Practitioner

Interprofessional Care Team Full Time Brampton, ON $59.41 - $67.83 CAD per hour

Multiple full-time and part-time positions are available. Applicants are asked to indicate in their cover letter the approximate number of hours they are seeking to work each week.

Our Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs.
Our Mission: High quality, accessible care for all.
Our Values: Client-Centred, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Diversity, Equity

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will integrate advanced knowledge of nursing practice and theory, comprehensive health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management to provide comprehensive primary health care across the lifespan, including prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations.

The NP will work both independently and collaboratively with individuals, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, and other healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed clinical care and outreach services.

Care will be family-centred, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate, addressing physical, mental, and social health needs, as well as the broader social determinants of health.

While the proportion of time allocated to specific functions may vary according to service needs, the advanced nursing role encompasses a combination of direct primary care across the lifespan, health promotion, patient and caregiver education, advocacy, community development, program development, and evaluation, with an emphasis on improving health outcomes for individuals and families within the community.

The NP will practice within the full scope of practice as outlined in, but not limited to, the following documents:

• College of Nurses of Ontario Nurse Practitioner Practice Standard
• Nursing Act (1991) and Regulated Health Professions Act (1991)

The NP will maintain privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics and adhere to the policies and procedures of Well Fort.

The NP will report to an assigned Manager.

• Perform focused and comprehensive health assessments, health histories, and physical examinations based on client needs across the lifespan (e.g., prenatal, postpartum, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults).
• Utilize strong clinical reasoning skills to synthesize assessment findings and evidence-informed practice to formulate differential diagnoses and communicate findings clearly to clients and families.
• Consult and collaborate with other health professionals as required in establishing diagnoses and plans of care.
• Order and interpret screening tests, diagnostic procedures, and other investigations within the CNO scope of practice and ensure timely follow-up.

• Collaborate with clients and families and consult with other health care providers to establish priorities and coordinate comprehensive plans of care.
• Select appropriate non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and prevention strategies to restore, maintain, and promote optimal health.
• Provide ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions using a client-centred, self-management approach, with regular evaluation and modification of care plans.
• Support clients experiencing mental health concerns, substance use issues, emotional challenges, or complex social needs, and facilitate referrals to internal or external services as appropriate.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring,…