NURSE PRACTITIONER WHEATLEY SITE –PART TIME (17.5 HRS/WEEK)

The Thamesview Family Health Team (FHT) provides primary health care, including chronic disease management and health promotion and disease prevention to a rostered population of patients in the Chatham-Kent. The FHT utilizes an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who work in a collaborative model of care.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will establish a practice and enroll a group of patients and operate as the primary care provider. The role requires a thorough knowledge of primary care nursing within the scope of the RN (EC) class and the ability to function effectively in a team environment with physicians, other interdisciplinary health professionals and administrative staff. The role also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with patients and their families in a holistic compassionate fashion. The NP will be available to work flexible hours (some evening and weekend work may be required)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in nursing and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Proof of professional liability insurance required
• Basic CPR certification
• Current experience in chronic disease management preferred
• Knowledge and a demonstrated nursing ability in community health and public health sciences and chronic disease management
• Knowledge of patient-centred philosophy, change management, basic principles and practices of community service delivery, short-term treatment options and chronic disease management models
• Knowledge of community resources connected to the provision of health promotion and illness prevention related services
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Clinical nursing practices within the scope of RN (EC) class
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours (some evening and weekend work may be required)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Please refer the Job description for details