Join the A-Team as a Nurse Practitioner
Are you a passionate Nurse Practitioner who wants to make an impact and inspire a team to provide exceptional care every day? At Plan A Sudbury, we’re seeking an energetic, experienced, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team to help provide outstanding care. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will practice a holistic model of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, including the Executive Director. You will be contributing to the clinical goals and driving patient care in a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. If you're ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of health care, we want to hear from you!
This is a 3-6 month contract position located in Sudbury, Ontario, with the possibility of a full-time, permanent extension!
Compensation is $70.00/hour to $80.00/hour depending on experience.
Accomodations provided.
Roles and Responsibilities
Clinical Expertise
· Provides holistic assessment of and care for patients and families with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance and rehabilitation.
· Completes health histories and physical examinations using assessment tools as available and applicable to assess strengths and needs.
· Formulates and communicates diagnoses, determines the need for and orders the necessary diagnostic tests as per scope of practice, including labs, X-Rays, ECGs and U/S and interprets the results.
· Orders pharmacotherapy safely, according to most current guidelines when appropriate.
· Develops a plan of care that considers the individual patient's health status, preferences, as well as current best practices.
· Determines the need for and implements health promotion and disease prevention counselling, or refers to existing services in the community.
· Provides patient education to promote attitudinal and behavioural changes that improve health and well-being.
· Assists the patient to gain the knowledge, skills, attitude, and self-awareness necessary to effectively manage their illness.
· Ensures coordinated and comprehensive care through ongoing communication and communication with all members of the patient's care team in order to optimize patient care and ensure optimal delivery of service.
· Maintains ongoing patient documentation, including assessment findings, treatment plans, and progress.
· Prepares statistical records of patient care and related activities as required by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, and other agencies.
· Liaises with other service providers, relevant community agencies/programs.
Continuous Professional Development
· Continues to update clinical skills and keep abreast of best practices and relevant resources through continuing education opportunities.
· Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development for self and colleagues.
Job Requirements
· Ability to travel within Greater Sudbury
· Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
· Adhere to CNPLC policies and procedures
· Ability to work flexible work hours
· Some evening work and home visits are required
· Registered with NPAO
· Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
· Proficient computer skills: clinical documentation and communication in EMR- Accuro; Microsoft Office
· Ability to integrate new knowledge into an evidence-based practice
· Current Ontario Driver’s License and insurance
· Valid CPR/First Aid
· CPIC required
Education I Experience
· Registered as an RN-EC, Primary Health Care, in good standing with the College of Nurses Ontario
· Valid BCLS
· Masters in a related discipline preferred
· 2 years PHCNP experience preferred
Why Plan A?
Plan A celebrates each employee’s contributions and invests in your growth. You'll have the opportunity to lead a passionate, dedicated team where your expertise will make a lasting impact on the lives of patients. This is your chance to join an organization committed to quality, inclusivity, and innovation!
We can arrange for accessible feedback and alternate formats upon request.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $70.00-$80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person
