Job Description

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The role of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) encompasses a wide array of responsibilities and requires a high level of skill, education, and dedication to patient care. NPs play a crucial role in delivering primary healthcare services, promoting health education, and managing patients across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Healthcare Delivery

: Nurse Practitioners are frontline healthcare providers who diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and chronic conditions. They conduct comprehensive health assessments, order diagnostic tests, interpret results, and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with patients and other healthcare professionals.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

: NPs focus not only on treating illnesses but also on promoting wellness and preventing disease. They educate patients and families on healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention strategies, and appropriate health screenings.

Chronic Disease Management

: Nurse Practitioners are often involved in the ongoing management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and others. They monitor patients' progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and provide counseling and support to help patients manage their conditions effectively.

Prescriptive Authority

: NPs have the authority to prescribe medications within their scope of practice. They assess patients' medication needs, prescribe medications when appropriate, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or interactions.

Collaboration and Consultation

: Nurse Practitioners work collaboratively with physicians, allied healthcare professionals, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients. They participate in case conferences, consult with specialists as needed, and facilitate referrals to other healthcare providers and community resources.

Patient Advocacy and Empowerment

: NPs advocate for their patients' rights, preferences, and healthcare needs. They empower patients to actively participate in their own care decisions, providing them with the information and resources they need to make informed choices about their health.

Documentation and Record-Keeping

: Nurse Practitioners maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with legal and professional standards.
Qualifications and Requirements:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program at the master's or doctoral level. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the CNO. Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in primary healthcare, health assessment, and diagnostic reasoning. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice. Ability to work independently and autonomously within a collaborative healthcare environment. Proficiency in electronic health record systems and other relevant healthcare technologies.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $122,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Signing bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee assistance program Flexible schedule On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift No weekends
Experience:

Nursing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Nurse Practitioner Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31