Nurse Practitioner

Company: Aboriginal Health Centre

INTRODUCTION:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class and will work within the scope of practice of the RN-EC provided by the CNO.  As a member of our shared care primary care team in St. Catharines, they will support the provision of primary care services to the patients of De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre (DAHC).  Our medical clinic offers excellent administrative support, opportunities for professional growth and development, partnerships with specialists, inter-professional care and outreach services, as well as a collaborative and supportive work environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•  Provide direct patient care within the full scope of nursing practice providing accessible, culturally safe, comprehensive, and effective care to patients of the health centre.
• Provide care that focuses on prevention, chronic disease management, acute and episodic care.
• Willingness and ability to provide safe home visits for patients facing barriers to accessing care in the clinic.
• Application and understanding of approaches to care that respect wholistic health and well-being, with an openness to the unique needs and beliefs of each individual.
• Provide coverage for other clinicians as needed.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Will also support for the FASD Assessment & Diagnostic Program (orientation and training will be provided by DAHC).
• Will be based in St. Catharines with occasional travel to Brantford and/or Hamilton site for visits.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Maintains competence and knowledge relevant to current nursing practice and has Nurse Practitioner Extended Class registration in good standing from the College of Nurses.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a health care setting in a direct care provision role. Experience working in primary care setting an asset.
• Experience working with Indigenous community members an asset.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture and communities, as well as the social determinants of health that have the greatest impacts.
• Proficient in navigating PSSuites EMR-Electronic medical records and maintaining records in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Previous experience with prenatal care / infants / children, would be an asset
• Knowledge of and practical application of relevant privacy and confidentiality legislation
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Clear vulnerable sectors check is required.