Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Services

• Provide and oversee primary care for clients who are not attached to Primary Care Provider and attempts to connect them to a Family Doctor.
• Provides an advanced assessment, formulates diagnoses, develops and implements a therapeutic pharmacological and none pharmacological treatment plan and consultation.
• Facilitates continuity of care by working collaboratively with interprofessional health teams including family physicians, community partners and family members.
• Communicates findings and diagnoses and discusses health outcomes and prognoses to patients, families, family physician and the interprofessional care teams.
• Support the program and the interdisciplinary team in the development of solutions/service delivery models that provide exceptional patient/family care.
• Provision of leadership in advocating for clients at the point of care, across the organizations and/or at the health system/policy level.
• Encourages and models critical clinical inquiry that drives the development of nursing research and improves patient care.
• Identifies needs and makes recommendations for changes within the system to enhance both clinical practice and client outcomes.
• Participates in team meetings, development and evaluation activities.
• Some evenings and weekends may be required based on program and patient needs.

• Current certificate of competence, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class (RN (EC).
• Membership in Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (‘NPAO’) preferred.
• Nurse Practitioner-Primary Health Care (‘NP-PHC’) or Nurse Practitioner-Adult (‘NP-Adult’) certificate from a recognized program.
• Narcotic/Controlled substances prescribing competency and training in an approved controlled substances education is required.
• National certification in Gerontology Nursing from the CNA.
• Minimum five (5) years nursing experience providing geriatric and primary care in a combination of at least two of the following settings: hospital inpatient, community primary care, homecare and virtual care is preferred.
• Previous experience in primary care setting with a variety of age groups is an asset.
• Demonstrated competency in autonomous diagnosis, order and interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals and performing procedures within the RN (EC) legislated scope of practice, designated medical directives and Collaborative Practice Agreement
• Advanced competence with computers and mobile communications is required
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills – including flexibility, creativity and commitment to support the program vision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated research knowledge, program planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Knowledge of the regional health system in the area of geriatrics, Mental Health, adult and pre/post-natal health is an asset

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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