| POSITION DESCRIPTION | Position Title: Nurse Practitioner
Company/Program: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre – Sandwich
Classification: Contract, Part-Time (21 hours/week)
Date Posted: September 11, 2024
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
The primary focus of the Nurse Practitioner is to conduct assessments and work with the inter-professional team to provide care and treatment of health conditions to assist clients living with chronic illness and social difficulties. As a key member of the Primary Care team who will support the Advanced Access program, the Nurse Practitioner will:
- Perform assessment, diagnosis and treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical activities according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class (NPs) as well as the Medical Directives of the weCHC.
- Active outreach in the region/community to assist client’s access to primary health care and serve as a connection to community physicians/inpatient services in hospitals.
- Work collaboratively with consulting physician and the health care team to provide optimal care
- Provide clinic assessments addressing the physical and emotional needs of clients with multiple co-morbid conditions.
- Contribute to chart documentation as per college standards, participate in chart reviews and case conferences.
- Make referrals to support client needs and goals.
- Initiate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services as appropriate.
- Implement appropriate strategies by working with the inter-professional team using a client centered approach.
- Actively participate in the teaching/learning process with clients, families, students and team members about best practice and evidence-based care.
- Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum 1-2 years experience as an Extended Class Nurse Practitioner working with vulnerable clients
- Experience in a community health setting
- Strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships required
- Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-professional team environment required
- Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
- Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required
- Bilingual (English/French) language skills an asset.
Education and certificate requirements
- Undergraduate and/or Graduate degree in Nursing from a recognized University
- Member in good standing in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Member in good standing with the Nurse Practitioner’s Association of Ontario (NPAO) and/or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
CLOSING DATE
Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@wechc.org no later than Sept 17, 2024. Include the posting number SCHNP24AC in the subject line.
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