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Title posted on ZipRecruiter - Registered Nurse Practitioner
Posted on December 06, 2024 by Employer details Star Employment
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<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div><p><strong>Position Title: Nurse Practitioner</strong></p><p>Job Summary</p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Nurse Practitioner (NP)</strong> to join our client's team, a leading healthcare provider in the Durham region. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will deliver comprehensive, client-centered primary health care, with a focus on accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care for community members within high-priority populations. The NP will provide primary care assessments related to screening, prevention, treatment and referrals to community programs.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver compassionate, client-centered primary care that respects each individual's perspective, involving them as active partners in their healthcare. Recognize and address the impact of social factors on health and advocate for clients' overall well-being.</li></ul><ul><li>Engage fully within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, actively seeking and providing consultations to enhance patient outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>Perform thorough clinical assessments and collect detailed health information, particularly for clients with complex needs.</li></ul><ul><li>Offer nursing services that addresses the biopsychosocial requirements of clients, including those with multiple comorbidities, mental health conditions, and/or substance use disorders.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide holistic nursing services that consider clients' physical, psychological, and social needs, especially for those with chronic health conditions, mental health concerns, and/or substance use issues.</li></ul><ul><li>Focus care efforts on priority groups, including newcomers and African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities.</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct intake assessments for new clients, ensuring seamless access to primary care Services.</li></ul><ul><li>Improve service accessibility and navigation for clients through direct care, referrals, and resource guidance.</li></ul><ul><li>Record and maintain clear, accurate, and timely client information and third-party documentation using the EMR system.</li></ul><ul><li>Uphold safety and quality standards through evidence-based practices, focusing on teamwork, infection prevention, medication safety, proper equipment use, and risk management.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to developing, implementing, and assessing medical directives, policies, best practices, and clinical guidelines.</li></ul><ul><li>Attend agency training sessions and meetings as needed to stay informed and aligned with team goals.</li></ul><ul><li>Offer guidance, supervision, and training to nursing students when necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Current RN - Extended Class registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of experience working as a primary care NP with clients having complex needs.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with priority population, such as Newcomers and ACB comminutes, is</li></ul><p>considered an asset.</p><ul><li>Must hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate endorsed by the CNO.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working in a CHC setting or other community health nursing practice is an asset.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care services.</li></ul><ul><li>Basic CPR certification required.</li></ul><ul><li>Must show evidence of valid current vulnerable sector police check - required upon hiring.</li></ul><ul><li>Flexibility to work or drive to meetings at any of Durham 's clinical locations in our service area, including mobile clinic sites, as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week.</li></ul><p><strong>Employment Status</strong>: Temporary Full-Time <strong>Contract, until March 31, 2- LocationOshawa, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$169,993.9YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Term or contract
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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