Nurse Practitioner- Community Primary Care - Regular Full-Time

Location: Yonge & Davisville, Midtown Toronto

Hours of Work: 35 hours weekly 

Shift Requirement: Weekdays, Days and Occasional Weekday Evenings or Weekend Days; approx. 3 hours/month, as needed.

Salary Range: $116,982.00-$125,477.00 per year

Union Status: Non-union

Benefit Entitlement: Benefits and HOOPP

Position Overview:

Vibrant Community Health is hiring one Nurse Practitioner at each of our two affiliated Community Family Practice locations, both located at Yonge and Davisville, in mid-town Toronto.

Under the strategic direction of the Manager, Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions within the Primary Care Team to provide shared, client-centered care that emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and client education. The NP collaborates with physicians, staff, community services and agencies in the provision of primary health care. The NP practices according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and to guidelines and policies established at Vibrant Community Health and the affiliated Primary Care practices. The NP provides primary health care within the full scope of practice to clients at all stages of their lives.

In this role, you will be part of a continually improving, and collaborative ecosystem, that prioritizes clinical professional growth and development. Mentorship opportunities for both experienced and early-career NPs will be available to those keen to grow their experience in a supportive environment. Together, we aim to address our community's healthcare needs and advocate for systemic changes that promote health equity and inclusivity.

Summary of Duties

• Assuming the primary care NP role in areas of acute and chronic disease prevention and management, consulting with the interprofessional team when necessary.

• Conducting clients’ interviews and examinations, developing and implementing client-centered treatment plans, while integrating evidence-based health promotion practices.

• Prescribing medication, including controlled substances, as needed and monitoring for effectiveness

• Referring clients to other staff or specialists as appropriate.

• Obtaining, documents and interpreting clients’ information and maintaining clients’ records, (according to the standard of medical records at Vibrant Community Health) including assuring privacy and confidentiality, in accordance with PHIPA.

• Providing and receiving consults on client care to/from other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the practice’s medical protocols, programs and directives.

• Participating in the clinical team audits and other quality improvements within the practice and broader community health team

• Maintaining and developing professional competence as defined by CNO through appropriate continuing education opportunities, including accredited activities, self-reflection, and performance review.

• Ensuring that standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Nurses standards, the Regulated Health-Professions Act, (and the organization policy)

• Advocating on behalf of clients to meet basic health needs (and identify advocacy issues to support and inform the board’s efforts to promote healthy public policies)

• Mentoring, teaching, and evaluating students at the practice, (Vibrant Community Health,) as appropriate.

• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization

Qualifications/Skills

• Must be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an NP- Primary Health Care

• Masters in nursing from a recognized university or equivalent education and experience

• Experience in a primary care role in a community setting or a combination of community experience and relevant hospital or public health nursing

• Demonstrated ability, commitment to and knowledge of the community health care model including the social determinants of health

• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including experience using Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRs)

• Experience using PS Suite is an asset

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and time management skills

• Knowledge and experience of primary care issues and challenges for high-risk communities and complex populations is an advantage

• Certification to prescribe controlled substances

• BLS certification is required

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team