Discover jobs
Job Search
nurse practitioner - primary health care
Title posted on indeed.com - Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Primary Health Care
Posted on October 26, 2024 by Employer details Integrative Health Solutions
Job details
Provides ongoing comprehensive primary health care to patients of all ages within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up; counseling, screening, referral, and client education; * Initiates and manages the care of patients and/or monitors the ongoing treatment of patients with acute and chronic illnesses where necessary and appropriate in consultation with other members of the inter-professional team or by providing referrals to specialist consultants; * Monitors patient health, and, collaborating with the patient, and if appropriate, their family and other members of the inter-professional team (or external providers), develops care plans and recommendations concerning treatment, prevention, and health promotion options; * Incorporates and strengthens collaborative and inter-professional work; * Sees patients on-site and virtually; * Ensures that infection control policies and procedures are followed; * Maintains complete and accurate patient records, assessment notes, and required correspondence; * Safeguards patient records, assures confidentiality and privacy of patient information; * Contributes to programs and services cycle of planning and evaluation, and participates in centre-wide planning, committees, and staff meetings as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: * Masters in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner or equivalent from a recognized university; * Certificate as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from a recognized institution; * Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario; * Professional Liability Protection/Insurance valid for location(s), duties, and duration worked; * Maintains all licenses, certificates, and standards related to the ability to practice as an RN(EC) in Ontario; * Valid First Aid and CPR; * Knowledge of and experience with therapeutic methods and practices based upon a health promotion/illness prevention model; * Demonstrated ability, commitment to and knowledge of comprehensive primary care; * Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-professional team environment; * Proficiency in the use of computers and appropriate software applications; * Excellent communication skills, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management, and time management skills; * Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and innovation. WORKING CONDITIONS: * May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., * Interacts with patients, caregivers, family members, staff and external health care professionals such as specialists where appropriate. * Travel may be required to our other sites within the Niagara Region to cover other team members' sick days, time off, etc. * Travel may be required for Continued Medical Education both within and outside the Niagara Region. * Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals. * Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients. APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: Interested applicants are requested to submit their *updated CV along with a cover letter via Indeed (or via website at ihealthsolutions.ca if this posting has expired).* Note: this company hires for multiple Primary Care locations. The work locations for this posting are Welland and Stevensville. *The expectation of this role is to assist in two locations, building a small roster for themselves as well as assisting with vacation and sick day coverage for the other Nurse Practitioners. * *We have an ongoing need to fill this role. As a busy and continuously growing family practice we always have at least part-time positions available, if not full-time. If we are not contacting you for a current opening, the hiring company will keep your contact information for future opportunities located throughout the Niagara Region in both South and North Niagara.* We thank all those who apply but only those selected will be contacted for an i- LocationNiagara Falls, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$140,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9502511230
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.
Report a problem with this job posting
- Date modified: