Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Nurse Practitioner Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
On Call: No
Job Summary:
The VON NP Clinic provides primary health care services to the unattached clients in the Keene and surrounding area. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services to our clients (individuals, families, and the community) with a strong emphasis on health promotion, education, and disease prevention. As part of our team you will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively to your full scope of practice within an environment known for being both innovative and flexible.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate's responsibilities include:
Provision of comprehensive primary care services to individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan
Work within the scope-of practice as delineated by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Work in partnership with community agencies to develop programs to meet the needs of our client population
Participate in ongoing professional development, interdisciplinary case conferences, and the mentoring of new health professionals
Qualifications:
Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Graduation from the COUPN Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program (or recognized equivalent)
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, Masters in Nursing preferred
Current membership with the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (required) and Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred
Liability Insurance mandatory
Excellent verbal and written abilities
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within clinic setting
Previous experience working on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) an asset
Experience with program planning and / or group facilitation considered an asset
Excellent computer skills
Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner within a primary care setting preferred
Current BCLS certification
Bilingual French/English an asset
Current clear criminal background check including vulnerable sector check required
Current First Aid/CPR will be requested
Valid Ontario Driver's License and car insurance - must have a reliable vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast- paced environment; Attention to Detail; Carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Grip; Walk, Sit, Stand, Climb stairs; Fine hand movements.