Nurse Practitioner, Community Health Clinic;

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), Community Health Clinic, will provide comprehensive primary care services for unattached patients over the age of 6 months within our geographic area of the Ontario Health Team.

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient- and/or client-centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.

The successful candidate will work 8‑hour day and evening shifts, Monday to Friday. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Salary Band C: $ $ per hour

• Lead innovative care pathways for high‑risk paediatric and adult patients and connect patients to help deter ED visits.
• Provide support as needed for other patient types requesting primary care in the community such as palliative patients, paediatrics and those searching for cancer screening.
• Collaborate with the OHT medical lead, primary care physicians, other NPs and community partners caring for patients in the community.
• Work closely with the Medical Lead in establishing priorities for this new model and all other programs available and offered by the Ontario Health Team partners.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services for unattached patients over the age of 6 months within our geographic area of the Ontario Health Team.
• Conduct medical assessment, treatment and evaluation, education and health promotion, disease and injury prevention, acute medical treatment, rehabilitation and support for complex medical and frail elderly patients.
• Practice within the interprofessional team model, promote best practices in complex medical, geriatric and palliative care, paediatrics, and promote excellence in nursing care of complex and frail adults through direct patient care and consultation.

• Master’s Degree in a related field or working toward.
• Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN (EC) – Nurse Practitioner‑Primary Health Care (PHCNP) or Nurse Practitioner‑Primary Care.
• Demonstrated current expertise in primary care and management an asset.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario & Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario, preferred.

• Advanced clinical knowledge and implementation of evidence‑based practice.
• Proficient with computer programs including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice.
• Advanced knowledge, skill and decision‑making and expertise in the nursing care of primary care clientele.
• Facilitates application of relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to lead the management of care for older adults.

• Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain these same standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital‑related policies, health and safety legislation, best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

• Demonstrated competency in health assessment and diagnosis; health care management and therapeutic intervention; health promotion and prevention of illness, injury and complications in the care of complex medical patients, paediatrics and geriatric patients.
• National certification in other specialties including Gerontology Nursing from the Canadian Nurses Association and paediatrics, preferred.

• Demonstrates the competencies to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within the RN(EC) legislated scope of practice and designated medical directives, as appropriate.
• Effective communication skills, engages others, and is a reflective listener and learner.
• Evidence of program design, resource development and project management skills.