Job Description

Summary of Duties

Practice within the full scope of the Nurse Practitioner role conducting primary care assessments, developing diagnoses and therapeutic plans of care. Utilize skilled communication with patients, families, healthcare providers, and partners, to support coordinated, compassionate care, including Advance Care Planning and goals of care conversations. Engage patients in therapeutic interventions that facilitate wellness and health promotion. Collaborate with patients and inter-professional team members to develop, implement, and monitor coordinated care plans. Prescribe medications, including controlled substances as indicated. Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning using current evidence based practice from a primary care perspective. Participate in quality assurance and program development initiatives Assist with the development and implementation of medical directives. Ensure that patient care standards are maintained according to College of Nurses standards, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and organizational policies. Support education and development of inter-professional team members and learners

Qualifications/Skills:

Must be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner Masters in Nursing / Nurse practitioner from a recognized university Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in primary care and/or community care Certification to prescribe controlled substances. BLS certification is required Experience using Electronic Health Records Systems (EHRs). Experience with Telus Practice Solutions (PSS) is an asset. Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of personal autonomy and as a member of an inter-professional team. Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills * Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology