Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Temporary, Full-time

at  VON Canada Ontario

REQUISITION DETAILS:

Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Nurse Practitioner
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
Anticipated End Date: January 2026
On-Call: No

JOB SUMMARY:

The VON Nurse Practitioners practice autonomously at the full scope. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the provision and management of cost-effective care to individuals and/or families in the clinic, virtually, and/or home setting. Care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON and the provincial regulatory body. NPs provide services to clients throughout the lifespan, the family, and the community, with a strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. The NP functions as a member of the health care team in the provision of health care services.

EDUCATION, DESIGNATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor degree in Nursing (BScN) or equivalent with a clinical focus. Masters degree preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Must have a Certificate of Competence or be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the province of operation without restrictions.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary health care an asset.
• Experience working with seniors, low income families, multicultural populations and youth an asset.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough familiarity with therapeutic methods and practices based upon a health promotion/disease prevention model
• Independent assessment
• Health teaching facilitation and development
• Interpersonal relationship building and strong verbal/written communication
• Ability to problem solve and to adapt nursing to independent practice
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and independently
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Word, online searches, Zoom/teleconferences. Experience in Electronic Medical Records use preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills
• Familiarity with safe practices surrounding virtual care

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Functions as a primary care provider to the clients by maintaining confidentiality and acting in an ethical and professional manner, in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships.
• Obtains appropriate physician consultation according to provincial regulatory standards of practice.
• Functions in accordance with the VON policies, procedures and strategic direction of VON Canada and the branch.
• Functions in accordance with applicable legislation and governing body standards of practice.
• Maintains competence through on-going continuing education.
• Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in performance development evaluations.
• Functions as an employee of VON, to the organization, VON’s mission, vision, philosophy, standards and policies and procedures.