Job Description

Position Overview:

Permanent Full-Time Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner

The Perth Family Health Team is seeking a resilient and experienced Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Family Health Team on a full-time basis.

As a key member of the Perth Family Health Team (PFHT), the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will deliver care in accordance with PFHT policies, medical directives and professional practice standards, and according to regulations set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The NP will ensure that the primary care needs of patients under their care are met. This full-time position will allow the NP to work autonomously, with a strong focus on primary care.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Build and establish a practice Provide care on a rotational basis in our Unattached Patient Clinic Provide full scope practice including but not limited to: Complete a comprehensive health history and assessment; formulate and communicate a diagnosis - identifying a disease, disorder, or condition, taking differential diagnosis into consideration; treat injuries; provide preventative, prenatal care; perform physicals. Recommend and arrange for specialist referrals and appointments Engage the patient/family/caregiver as full participants and partners in their care plan with attention to self-care to the extent that the patient is willing and able to participate Prescribe medications (including controlled drugs and substances) and renew medications Order and interpret diagnostic tests Provide counselling and education Use care pathways to ensure the right provider sees patients at the right time Participate in a broad range of health promotion and chronic disease management processes, programs, and patient education (group and individual) in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members (as needed) Maintain accurate, concise, and confidential EMR documentation pertaining to patient history and encounter data Participate in ongoing quality monitoring and improvement Build a safe and inclusive environment that recognizes each patient's history, honours diversity, and different values Communicate ideas and concerns to the team and participate in problem-solving Perform other duties as required.
The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive; other related duties may be assigned in the interest of efficient operations of the Perth Family Health Team.

Education/Training/Certifications:

Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RN-EC CPR Certification Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
Experience:

Proficient in computers and information technology is required, including electronic medical records (EMR) Experience in a Community and/or Primary Care setting is an asset Experience using PS Suites is an asset Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practises of primary care delivery, with emphasis on health promotion, risk reduction, and chronic disease management
Additional Skills and Attributes:

Excellent health assessment, clinical skills, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Demonstrated ability in utilizing the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care Superior time management, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and be flexible in a highly active, constantly changing work environment Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Positive attitude, good judgement skills, diplomatic, team player Ability to multi-task and set priorities while managing high volume daily interactions Adaptive and responsive to changes in work volumes, responsibilities, and scope of practice
The Nurse Practitioner is to practise within the scope and according to the standards of practice as outlined in the following documents:

College of Nurses of Ontario's "Practice Standards" (www.cno.org) Nursing Act (1991)
The Perth Family Health Team is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity, gender expression, culture, religion, racial origins, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, general appearance, abilities/disabilities, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $64.35 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Perth, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Primary Care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NP registration with CNO (required)
Work Location: In person