Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC)
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Ontario
04 Aug
Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC)
Ontario
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Lanark & Carleton Place
Term: 1.0 FTE, ongoing
Salary Range: $114,200 to $142,700 (1.0 FTE)
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a community health center, work with an inter-disciplinary team, and explore and share knowledge as a valued team member? ConnectWell Community Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the primary care team.
The nurse practitioner provides primary health care to clients at ConnectWell Community Health. This ongoing position is located primarily at the Lanark site and at least one day a week at Carleton Place satellite site location. ConnectWell Community Health offers a comprehensive benefit package and HOOPP Pension.
Position Summary
The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as a member of the Primary Care Team in the provision of primary health care services offered at ConnectWell Community Health. Primary health care services are provided at ConnectWell and in the community, with an emphasis on health promotion, client education and self-management. The RN (EC) must be aware of, understand, and adhere to the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Qualifications
- Completion of recognized Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program
- Masters degree in Nursing, or equivalent recognized education and experience
- Current and unrestricted registration as an RN (EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Two years experience in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting or community preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated leadership in promoting a shared responsibility for qualified practice and development
- Ability to work evening hours, as required
- Ability to provide on-call telephone services on a rotation basis
- Valid driver's license and use of a vehicle
ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.