Nurse Practitioner (NP) – NP Clinic - Full-Time or Part- Time, Permanent or Temporary - Barrie, ON
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Why Join CMHA Simcoe County?
- Generous paid time off
- We’re a growing organization, which means growing opportunities!
- Participation in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
- Enjoy free EFAP, with special discounts for you and your family.
- Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada.
- Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
- A 35 hour/week work schedule.
- Committed to implementing an evidence-based DEI Action Plan.
- Located north of the GTA; Simcoe County offers a blend of rural charm and modern amenities, with access to outdoor activities on Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe.
Do you need assistance applying? Please contact our HR Team at [email protected]
Position Summary:
- The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch seeks a Nurse Practitioner, who, provides primary health care, health promotion & education, and advocacy for rostered patients.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee daily operations of a NP Clinic targeted at marginalized clients who would otherwise not have consistent access to primary care.
- As the lead clinician at the NP Clinic, perform all aspects of NP nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Maintain appropriate physician consultation.
- Oversee a process to intake, roster and/or waitlist eligible patients prioritizing CMHA SCB clients who are not attached to primary care elsewhere.
- Refer patients to specialists, hospitals, community agencies, and/ or in-house staff as needed.
- Work in collaboration with other CMHA SCB staff and programs to coordinate and advocate for services/resources to meet patient needs such as housing, financial, vocational, educational, social, recreational, medical, legal, ADL, etc..
- Ensure clinical documentation is completed as required and that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Maintain positive relationships with CMHA SCB programs, networks, professional organizations and other related service providers.
- Represent the agency mandate, mission, values, and philosophies of the agency in the community, including networks or meetings as requested.
- Assist in the training and mentoring of students, new staff, and/or volunteers as needed.
- Participate in the development and support of policies/strategies that are in the best interests of public health, recognizing the social determinants of health such as adequate income, housing, and food.
- Evaluate the achievement of patient goals from the perspective of patients and, as needed, CMHA SCB Case Managers and staff, as well as patient satisfaction with services.
- Write reports, support letters, and chart summaries for transfer and/or legal purposes, as well as other related patient and workload measurement documents as required.
- Ensure program-level adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.
- Recommend and implement health, safety, and security procedures for staff and premises as needed.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned by organizational leadership in support of program and agency priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in community health, primary care, or mental health settings.
- Current registration in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health Care) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MN/MScN) with Nurse Practitioner certification.
- Demonstrated supervisory/leadership experience.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Submission of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), including a Criminal Record Check (CRC) in good standing.
- Fluency in French or another second language would be an asset.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Salary Scale:
- NP: $110,400 - $125,500*per annum
Hours of Work:
- To expand our applicant pool, hours of work will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and CMHA SCB.
- Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to patient needs.
Recruitment Reason: Replacement
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please note that CMHA SCB does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment and selection process.
- CMHA Simcoe County Branch is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990 CMHA Simcoe County Branch will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. CMHA Simcoe County Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Pay: $110,400.00-$125,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- CNO registration in good standing as an NP (PHC) (required)
Work Location: In person
