SUMMARY:

The Essex County Nurse Practitioner – Led Clinic (ECNPLC) provides primary health care services to the residents of Essex, Amherstburg, Kingsville, and Windsor.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works to the full scope of their practice within an interdisciplinary team. They collaborate with all team members and report to the Executive Director and Administration Manager. The NP will see patients during scheduled and intake appointments in the clinic. The NP will see patients in the community through outreach and home visits during regular and extended hours.
Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses in the Extended Class and must uphold the standards outlined in the College of Nurses: Practice Standard for NPs and demonstrate Nurse Practitioner core competencies.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY

• Determines the need for and implements: health promotion, education, and primary and secondary prevention strategies for individuals, families, and communities.
• Uses community assessment data to identify community needs and resources to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate programming in conjunction with appropriate community agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Master of Nursing preferred.
• Current RN(EC) registration and member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and /or Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario is recommended.
• Current proof of professional liability insurance.
• Current BCLS certificate.
• Current police clearance for adults and children.
• Second language would be an asset.
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: $54,082.00-$61,089.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Primary Health Care: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with other health care providers, staff and patients.
• Participates in the development of strategic plans, goals, and objectives of the ECNPLC
• Contributes to the development of program planning, including implementing, coordinating and evaluating assigned projects in consultation with other members of the primary care team.
• Acts as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students and participates in the education of other students.
• Participates in the hiring, orientation and evaluation of primary care staff.
• Ensures that patient care statistics are provided as necessary.
• Review medical directives on an annual basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.