EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
NURSE PRACTITIONERS - Full-Time x2 positions
Primary Location: Gravenhurst, ON
Position Summary
Join the Cottage Country Family Health Team! We are currently recruiting Nurse Practitioners to provide care in our Gravenhurst Health Hub
We have temporary and permanent full-time opportunities available.
We are looking for Nurse Practitioners (NP's) to join our team, working to their full scope of practice. CCFHT is committed to the provincial mandate to ensure attachment for all people within our community through Ontario Health’s Primary Care for All initiative.
Position(s):
Nurse Practitioner (Extended Class)
Full-time permanent, with benefits and HOOPP.
(Part-time roles will be considered.)
CCFHT is a collaborative, team-based care environment. New Nurse Practitioners (NP) will join a supportive environment of existing NP staff as an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team. The NPs will be part of a larger team of primary care practitioners and allied health care practitioners providing access to primary care for a diverse community of patients. The NP practices are focused on attachment and are the MRP for a group of patients.
This position will primarily serve the full-time and seasonal residents of the Township of Muskoka Lakes and area. A roster of patients will be transitioned to the new NP.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the operational policies of the CCFHT.
- Provides direct comprehensive care to patients with specialized and complex needs.
- Completes health assessments, including health history and physical examinations.
- Works within the legislated scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, determines the need for, orders, and interprets reports of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic imaging.
- Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic stable illnesses by providing pharmacological and counseling interventions.
- Determines the need for, and the implementation of health promotion and prevention strategies for families and individuals.
- Uses nursing strategies based on evidence-based information.
- Formulates and communicates medical diagnosis or disorder.
- Consults with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.
- Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.
- Gathers and documents statistical information as required.
- Participates in management meetings, professional practice meetings, and appropriate task forces.
- Documents all encounters on an electronic medical records system, ensuring that data quality standards for charting are met.
- Contributes to the mission, vision, and values of CCFHT.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with and a member in good standing of the College of Nurses of Ontario in the extended class without restriction.
- NP work experience preferred.
- Current membership in the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario or registration with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario as an NP-EC.
- Primary health care experience, preferably in a community setting.
- Advanced proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records systems (experience with Telus PS Suite is an asset).
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
- Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Politically and culturally sensitive.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Experience working in a community setting.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
Compensation: Annual salary $125,000.00 to 128,000.00 a year based on experience, participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), as well as an extensive benefit plan.
To apply or for more information: Contact Lauren Parsons, Executive Director, CCFHT at [email protected].
Cottage Country Family Health Team is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
