Nurse Practitioner-HHP

at  WellFort

QULAIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

· Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
· Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing (COUPN) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required.
· Current registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse Practitioner
· Current membership with RNAO or NPAO and evidence of liability insurance required.
· A minimum of five years of nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
· Completed a “Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances” courses approved by CNO Council is an asset.
· Experience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, substance use issues, and others.
· A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
· Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
· Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
· Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
· Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.

MULTIPLE ROLES IN FULL TIME AND PART TIME EQUIVALENTS; PERMANENT AND 1 YEAR CONTRACT WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION

WellFort is a non-profit, values-based organization that provides health promotion and prevention programs, primary and oral health care and works with local residents and other agencies to increase community capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will integrate their knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management to provide primary health care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The NP will work both independently and collaboratively with their clients, interprofessional teams, and other healthcare providers in delivering high-quality clinical care and outreach activities.
· While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the advanced nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion, education, advocacy, community development, program development, and evaluation.