The Caroline Family Health Team is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our progressive team serving the residents of Halton on a full-time basis of 40 hours per week.
The Caroline Family Health Team provides a single point of access to health care services for all Halton residents. Our interdisciplinary care team offers comprehensive patient-centered, primary health care including disease diagnosis, treatment, and management, prevention and cure, rehabilitation, palliative care, and community health promotion.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary care to patients by the Standards of Practice of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario as well as the policies and procedures of the Caroline Family Health Team of Burlington.
Responsibilities:
- Applies knowledge of clinical diagnosis
- Prescribes medication and evaluates treatment responses
- Communicates and collaborates with patients and families regarding health finds, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis
- Collaborates, consults, and formally refers patients to physicians and other health care professionals when appropriate
- Critically assesses and evaluates health research literature to determine best practices
- Introduces education and evidence-based research
- Assesses and recognizes population health trends
- Plans and implements strategies for population-based prevention and health promotion
- Implements and evaluates planned change
- Attends staff and team training/meetings
Qualifications:
- Current and valid registration and certificate in the extended class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Certification as a Primary Health Care NP in Ontario
- 1-3 years experience as an NP in a high-volume primary care setting
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within the RN (EC) scope of practice
- Experience with EMR and computer proficiency required
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- Demonstrated skill at fostering cohesive interdisciplinary team function and effective communication skills
- Effective organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills (both oral and written)
- English proficiency is required
The Caroline Family Health Team is a Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) member. As a full-time employee, you will join HOOPP on your first day of employment.
The Caroline Family Health Team is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be 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, genetics, disability, age, family, marital or veteran status. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Qualified candidates, please submit your resume to resume@carolinefht.ca