Nurse Practitioner (Brampton)

Nurse Practitioner– Multiple roles (Permanent Position)

WellFort Community Health Services is an innovative community health centre that is embarking on a transformational change to support the population through integrated care services across interprofessional primary care models. We are hiring multiple roles that focus on a number of patient populations across all age spans including within a new neighbourhood primary care network of 7 primary care practices, homeless shelters and community locations serving people experiencing homelessness and our hub locations in Malton and Bramalea. Work in all roles could be across any program among multiple sites within the Central West Ontario Health Team geography.Overview

The NP will integrate knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management to provide primary health care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The NP will work both independently and collaboratively with clients, the interdisciplinary team, and other healthcare providers to deliver high‑quality clinical care and outreach activities.Responsibilities

Health Assessment and Diagnosis Perform a focused and/or holistic health assessment, health history, and physical examination based on the client needs and across the lifespan (e.g., prenatal, postpartum, well-baby, infants, adolescents, adults, and older adults) Using strong clinical reasoning skills, synthesize health assessment information and evidence‑informed practice to formulate differential diagnoses and communicate normal/abnormal findings to the clientsConsultation with other health professionals as required in establishing a diagnosis and plan of care Order and interpret screening, diagnostic procedures, and other investigations within the CNO scope of practice and ensure timely follow‑up Therapeutic Management Collaborate with clients and consult with other health care providers to establish priorities and ensure coordination of the plan of careDispense medications to clients without access to medications as delegated by a health centre physician and clinical protocols Select appropriate non‑pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, health counselling and advice, and health promotion/disease prevention recommendations to restore, maintain and/or promote optimal healthProvide individual counselling to clients with chronic disease while utilizing a self‑management approach and ensure ongoing evaluation and modification of the plan of care Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the communityProvide counselling and support to clients with mental concerns, emotional problems or other difficulties and make referrals to internal or external programs and services Provides services to clients at outreach locations. Maintains contact as required by Clinical Protocols with the physician or other staff through telephone consultationHealth Promotion&Education Identify trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work Actively participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion, education and support programs that are relevant to the community served by WellFort, at off‑site locations, and in collaboration with community partnersProvide health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials Act as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in regards to chronic disease managementPromote and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assess readiness for change Advocacy&Community Development Advocate for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community Work with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignityParticipate in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health Engage with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the workplace, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practiceParticipate in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information and/or to develop collaborative strategies Administration and Other Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodiesContribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care Stays current on evidence‑based strategies that improve health Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primaryhealth care and the role of nursing within WellFortShare responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment Maintains and develops current professional competency through professional development by ongoing learning, medical education, experience and reflective practice Participates in research when opportunities ariseOther duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Nursing required; Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) preferred Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing (COUPN) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required Current registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse Practitioner with NP-PHC specialty certificate requiredCurrent membership with RNAO or NPAO and evidence of liability insurance required A minimum five years of nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health Completed a“Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances” courses approved by CNO Council is an assetExperience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons as such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, substance use issues, and others A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics affecting individual, organizational, and community healthExcellent written and oral communication skills that meet the needs of individuals and/or communities at the appropriate literacy level Experience working with confidential and time‑sensitive documents and information Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environmentExperience working in a value‑based non‑profit or social services organization Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment, where the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected Proficiency in using computers and various softwareapplications, such as Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset Compensation&Benefits

Salary Range: $111,347 to $127,127 annually (consideration of experience). Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and the HOOPP pension benefits. EEO&Accessibility

WellFort is an inclusive, barrier‑free health centre. Candidates who self‑identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to applyand will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters.Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. Vaccination Requirement

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID‑19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officerof Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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