Program Name: Nurse Practitioner Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
On Call: NoJob Summary: The VON NP Clinic provides primary health care services to the unattached clients in the Keene and surrounding area. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services to our clients (individuals, families, and the community) with a strong emphasis on health promotion, education, and disease prevention. As part of our team you will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively to your full scope of practice within an environment known for being both innovative and flexible. Responsibilities: The successful candidate's responsibilities include:
- Provision of comprehensive primary care services to individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan
- Work within the scope-of practice as delineated by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Work in partnership with community agencies to develop programs to meet the needs of our client population
- Participate in ongoing professional development, interdisciplinary case conferences, and the mentoring of new health professionals
- Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Graduation from the COUPN Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program (or recognized equivalent)
- Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, Masters in Nursing preferred
- Current membership with the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (required) and Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred
- Liability Insurance mandatory
- Excellent verbal and written abilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within clinic setting
- Previous experience working on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) an asset
- Experience with program planning and / or group facilitation considered an asset
- Excellent computer skills
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner within a primary care setting preferred
- Current BCLS certification
- Bilingual French/English an asset
- Current clear criminal background check including vulnerable sector check required
- Current First Aid/CPR will be requested
- Valid Ontario Driver's License and car insurance - must have a reliable vehicle