Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

• Within a community mobile outreach model, perform clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions within full scope of practice to address the biopsychosocial needs of clients, including those with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses and/or concurrent disorders involving substance use/abuse, recognizing the importance of social determinants and associated health risks 
• Actively participate within a model of care which includes Durham CHC clinical services and health promotion staff as well as consultation and collaboration with external providers and partners 
• Provide leadership by promoting a proactive and supportive team environment, contributing substantively to the development, implementation, and evaluation of an emerging program and related structures and processes of care 
• Contribute to activities related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical directives, policies and procedures, and best-practice guidelines 
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation and third-party correspondence using the region’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system 
• Ensure client care and caseload is managed to achieve the goals of the region’s Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) indicator targets with Ontario Health 
• Participate in chart reviews, development, and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and accreditation activities 
• May be required to conduct home visits with clients 
• Participate in client care through a community mobile clinic 
• May provide clinical supervision and training for NP students and orientees 
• On-call coverage as required 
• Participation in mandatory education and training as assigned 
• Advise patients on health care
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team and plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care
• Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements

Certificates:

• CPR Certificate
• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by the province/territory of work

Languages:

• English

Education:

• Nursing Degree – completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing 

Experience:

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information:

• Valid G driver’s licence
• Access to a vehicle