Nurse Practitioner

INTRODUCTION

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class and will work within the scope of practice of the RN-EC provided by the CNO.As a member of our shared care primary care team in Hamilton, they will support the provision of primary care services to the patients of De dwa da dehs nye>s

Aboriginal Health Centre (DAHC).Our medical clinic offers excellent administrative support, opportunities for professional growth and development, partnerships with specialists, inter-professional care and outreach services, as well as a collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Provide direct patient care within the full scope of nursing practice providing accessible, culturally safe, comprehensive, and effective care to patients of the health center.
• Provide care that focuses on prevention, chronic disease management, acute and episodic care.
• Willingness and ability to provide safe home visits for patients facing barriers to accessing care in the clinic.
• Application and understanding of approaches to care that respect wholistic health and well-being, with an openness to the unique needs and beliefs of each individual.
• Provide coverage for other clinicians as needed.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Maintains competence and knowledge relevant to current nursing practice and has Nurse Practitioner Extended Class registration in good standing from the College of Nurses.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a health care setting in a direct care provision role. Experience working in primary care setting an asset.
• Experience working with Indigenous community members an asset.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture and communities, as well as the social determinants of health that have the greatest impacts.
• Proficient in navigating PSSuites EMR-Electronic medical records and maintaining records in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Previous experience with prenatal care / infants / children, would be an asset
• Knowledge of and practical application of relevant privacy and confidentiality legislation
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Clear vulnerable sectors check is required.

Nya:weh / Miigwetch to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Preference is given to candidates of Indigenous Decent.

• Health Benefits
• Employee Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Life AD&D Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Business Travel Life and Disability Insurance
• Long Term (LTD) Benefit
• Dependent Life Insurance

• Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP) with Immediate Eligibility

• 4 weeks’ Vacation (to start) annually
• 12 Personal Days annually