Nurse Practitioner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Deliver non-urgent primary care evaluations either in-person or via telemedicine to clients.

• Foster continuity and effective transitions for clients and their families while addressing ongoing needs.

• Conduct direct clinical assessments, consultations, and primary care within the scope of RN extended class practice.

• Assess clients' requirements for urgent or emergency care.

• Perform telemedicine evaluations to ascertain the necessity for emergency room visits or alternative care.

• Build caring and therapeutic relationships with patients.

• Offer individual and group education on health topics, including medications for cravings and withdrawal.

• Collaborate with interprofessional teams on care planning and follow-up for clients facing high-risk or complex health issues.

• Partner with community agencies and diagnostic service providers to enhance comprehensive client services.

• Provide education, coaching, and support to staff and students.

• Assist in disseminating research, knowledge, and innovative practices.

• Collect and analyze data, preparing reports concerning program indicators.

• Oversee telemedicine services and identify issues that require management's attention.

• Suggest improvements for service gaps, safety, or quality of care.

• Execute responsibilities with harm reduction, trauma-informed, women-centered, and anti-oppressive practices.

• Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and promote inclusion, equity, and continuous professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with Advanced Preparation in Primary Care or Adult Nursing.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is mandatory.

• Must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, holding advanced certification (RN Extended Class).

• A minimum of 2-4 years of clinical experience in a hospital or community health environment, including 2 years of care for clients and families dealing with substance use, mental health, and gambling issues.

• Experience in an advanced clinical practice role in primary care or emergency care setting is preferred.

• Proven in-depth expertise in clinical assessment and primary care for women dealing with substance abuse, mental health, and gambling concerns.

• Advanced understanding of patient safety, change leadership, project management, and evaluation.

• Familiarity with adult education techniques.

• Capacity to work independently while utilizing leadership, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal, team development, and conflict management abilities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation related to substance use and mental health.

• Proficiency in technology and necessary computer skills.

• Experience with telemedicine is considered an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extended Health Care

• Dental Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)