Nurse Practitioner – Community Health Centre

37.5 Hours per Week

CONCURRENT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes Community Health Centre provides client-centric care by working with clients towards identified goals to achieve optimal health. CCCKL Community Health Centre focuses on clients who have barriers to accessing health care and often have health inequities. The priority population is residents without access to primary care living in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The Nurse

Practitioner will work within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, a dietician, social worker, nurse practitioner and health promoter.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide primary health care services, within their full scope of practice, including participation in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community. The NP will work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team by;
- Performing physical examinations of clients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
- Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
- Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
- Prescribe and dispense medications
- Document client medical information and maintain electronic medical records
- Educate, instruct, and counsel clients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
- Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as specialists and clinics
- Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects

HOURS: The successful candidate may be prepared to work evening hours, participate in an on-call schedule, and work at outreach locations as required. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

- Master in Science of Nursing with Extended Class and Certification from CNO




- Previous rural community and mental health nursing experience an asset
- Excellent health assessment skills, sound clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working effectively with economically diverse populations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is an asset
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to working within a health determinants/client centred approach.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and various software programs.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance Certificate for Vulnerable Sector

COMPENSATION: The wage for this position, provided in accordance with Ontario Health (East) funding for this role, is $65.06 per hour and paid group benefits.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

- Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) provides health and community based services that support independence, and enhance the quality of life for the people in our community since 1985.
- Committed to community-based home support services within the context of the local community, CCCKL is a customer centric, team environment who believes in celebrating milestones, our volunteers and colleagues.
- Our values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, guide our behaviours, decisions and interactions with others. They reflect our culture and differentiate us from others.
- We know that having varied perspectives from our clients, volunteers and staff, helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse health care system.




- To find out more about Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccckl.ca – careers.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION If this prospect matches your interest and experience please submit a resume and cover letter Quoting File # 26-FT-01 to:

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes [email protected]

21 Angeline Street North

Lindsay, ON K9V 5B7

This position is newly created as a result of approved funding, in accordance with posting and disclosure requirements.

WHY JOIN US

At Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, you’ll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We value compassion, collaboration, and professional growth, offering opportunities to participate in meaningful community work, and make a positive impact every day. Join us to experience a supportive, welcoming work environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESISSIBILITY:

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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📌 Nurse Practitioner – Full Time (Kawartha Lakes)
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