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Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

The Health Zone Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (HZNPLC) is a non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health. We are a primary care clinic led by Nurse Practitioners and we also provide social work services, community outreach and system navigation services.

Vision:

Improve the health equity and well-being of individuals and families.

Mission:

We provide effective, timely accessible primary health care services for individuals and families who encounter barriers to health or social care.

We are currently looking to fill a 1.0 FTE Nurse Practitioner Position. Contract will begin Monday December 9, 2024 and conclude on or about January 9, 2026.

As a nurse practitioner at Health Zone NPLC, you will be part of an inter-disciplinary team of health and social service professionals providing high quality, accessible, timely, primary health care programs and services. You will be working to full NP scope as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario... in the role of the Most Responsible Provider. You will engage in assessment, treatment/management, health education and promotion, advocacy, and service coordination/referral with a broad range of primary health care clients who access the clinic as primary care patients. As well, you will work in partnership with other community-based organizations, with clients, staff and students to ensure that services are responsive to diverse individual, family and community needs. You will participate in the education of NPs and inter-professional health sciences students, and in research and evaluation in order to improve the health of the clinic’s primary care patients. You will maintain and develop professional competence by seeking out appropriate continuing education opportunities.
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the extended class is required;
• Evidence of liability insurance;
• 3 years clinical nursing practice experience, and at least one year of clinical experience as a NP-PHC, with preference given to candidates who have recent experience in primary care/community health, mental health, women’s health, and chronic disease management;
• Advanced knowledge and skills in current, evidenced based practices in primary care delivery with an emphasis on health promotion, risk reduction and injury prevention;
• Committed to working within an inter-professional collaborative, strengths-based, health promotion framework to address the barriers faced by marginalized populations is essential; previous experience working with marginalized populations is an asset;
• Self-motivated, flexible and creative approach to work and stimulated by taking on new challenges;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills;
• Current CPR certification
• Competency in PS Suites EMR and proficient with basic computer applications;
• Ability to work flexible hours if/when required;
• Possess a valid driver’s license and access to a personal insured vehicle may be required from time to time of off-site activities
• Competency in another language is an asset
• Covid19 Vaccination Immunization Policy in effect

We offer a competitive total package which includes HOOPP pension, paid vacation, discretionary/sick days, and a professional development budget.

Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to info@healthzonenplc.ca. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application will be open until the position is filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 13 months

Pay: $117,040.00-$123,200.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-12-09

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