Leading Primary Health Care in Guelph With the vision *The Best Care for Everyone*, the Guelph Family Health Team (FHT) is a leader in the provision of comprehensive, team-based primary care in Ontario. Supporting 130,000 patients, Guelph FHT has 100 family physicians, 8 psychiatrists and 100 interdisciplinary team members in multiple locations in the Guelph area. Our team is committed to providing quality, evidenced-based and compassionate care to advance a culture of learning, collaboration, and sustainability. Role: Nurse Practitioner FTE: 0.8-1.0 FTE (12-month Contract) Hourly Rate: $67.93 – $70.68 Reports to: Manager, Clinic Operations

About US
The Guelph Family Health Team is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary primary care organization providing comprehensive, team-based care to the community of Guelph and surrounding areas. Our team works collaboratively to improve patient access, health outcomes, and system sustainability through innovative and integrated primary care services. Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will function in collaboration with members of the Guelph Family Health Team, Physicians patients, families, and external partners. The Nurse Practitioner successfully functions in an expanded role demonstrating expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote wellness. The NP utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients, involving collecting and interpreting data, determining a medical diagnosis,



and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems. The NP performs quality improvement and administrative activities and participates in policy and procedure development. Other key components of the role include performing research activities; delivering, coordinating, and participating in education and career development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession; acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and group within the professional community. Position

Responsibilities:
Practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Clinical
- Performs and documents a comprehensive health history and physical examination. The assessment includes psychosocial, spiritual and cultural assessments that may impact patient care needs.
- Identifies and orders diagnostic tests and procedures utilizing approved medical directives as needed
- Collects, interprets and analyzes data from multiple sources and uses this data to formulate a medical diagnosis
- Develops, implements and documents the plan of care for the patient.




- Prescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies
- Evaluates and revises plan of care based on response of patient/family.
- Initiates interventions for the purpose of stabilizing the patient in urgent and emergent situations.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care for patients by liaising with members of the interdisciplinary team in order to facilitate the efficient movement of the patient through the health care system.
- Collaboratively conducts clinical investigations in order to monitor and improve patient care practices. Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years nursing practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner, with experience in all age groups is required
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class
- Completion of a master’s degree in nursing is an asset
- Ability to function in a full scope NP role in a collaborative and interdisciplinary primary care setting
- Strong health assessment and diagnosis skills
- Self-directed individual with strong team skills
- High degree of flexibility *Guelph FHT is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process; please advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required.
* Pay: $67.93-$70.68 per hour

Benefits:
- Company pension
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off Work

Location:
In person

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Guelph)
🏢 Guelph Family Health Team
📍 Guelph