INTRODUCTION:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class and will work within the scope of practice of the RN-EC provided by the CNO. As a member of our shared care primary care team in St. Catharines, they will support the provision of primary care services to the patients of De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre (DAHC). Our medical clinic offers excellent administrative support, opportunities for professional growth and development, partnerships with specialists, inter-professional care and outreach services, as well as a collaborative and supportive work environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Provide direct patient care within the full scope of nursing practice providing accessible, culturally safe, comprehensive, and effective care to patients of the health centre.

· Provide care that focuses on prevention, chronic disease management, acute and episodic care.

· Willingness and ability to provide safe home visits for patients facing barriers to accessing care in the clinic.

· Application and understanding of approaches to care that respect wholistic health and well-being, with an openness to the unique needs and beliefs of each individual.

· Provide coverage for other clinicians as needed.

· Works as part of an interdisciplinary team.

· Will also support for the FASD Assessment & Diagnostic Program (orientation and training will be provided by DAHC).

· Will be based in St. Catharines with occasional travel to Brantford and/or Hamilton site for visits.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:





· Maintains competence and knowledge relevant to current nursing practice and has Nurse Practitioner Extended Class registration in good standing from the College of Nurses.

· Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a health care setting in a direct care provision role. Experience working in primary care setting an asset.

· Experience working with Indigenous community members an asset.

· Knowledge of First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture and communities, as well as the social determinants of health that have the greatest impacts.

· Proficient in navigating PSSuites EMR-Electronic medical records and maintaining records in a timely, efficient and effective manner.

· Previous experience with prenatal care / infants / children, would be an asset

· Knowledge of and practical application of relevant privacy and confidentiality legislation

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both as part of a team and independently

· Clear vulnerable sectors check is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $129,711.40 per year

Advantages:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Nursing: 5 years (required)
- • Experience working with Indigenous community members: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- registration with college of nursing in Ontario (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Canada)
🏢 De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
📍 Canada