ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Portsmouth Medical Clinic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our primary care team. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive primary care services within the full NP scope of practice. These services will include core primary care, health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management as supported by the organization.
TThe clinic also provides pre-employment communicable disease screenings.
Position Summary: The NP is an integral and valued member of the Portsmouth Medical Clinic. The NP provides care of patients and families following the guiding principles and standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The NP advocates for quality of life for the patients by modelling leadership, ethics, advocacy, and excellence in the assessment process ensuring patient-centred care. The NP actively leads and contributes to team meetings and care planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Current unrestricted NP Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
· Current Professional Liability Protection per CNO requirements
· Reprocessing in the Community Setting certificate from Public Health Ontario considered an asset
· Excellent leadership, organization, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and computer skills
· Fluent in both written and spoken English
OPEN until all positions filled.
Please forward resume, cover letter and 3 references- including 2 professional references.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30am until 4pm, Friday 7:30am until 1pm. One evening clinic twice per month and one 3 hour weekend shift every three months
Job Types: Full-time, Term six months with possibility of renewal

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

· Completes independent system-focused assessments to facilitate diagnosis and follow up
· Collaborates and assists the physician with assessments and procedures
· Completes telemedicine and virtual assessment as needed
· Liaises with the team, including other health care providers, patients, and family, to provide and promote excellence in care and the patient experience
· Collaborates with community partners to support best-practice guidelines
· Provides leadership and direction to the direct care staff
· Administers medications and treatments as prescribed within the RN scope of practice
· Documents all care, assessments, and observations as per college guidelines
· Mentors, supports, and encourages newly hired staff and students
The above describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.