Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. The NP is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic health conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical exams, and risk evaluations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with best practices
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans
- Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Collaborate with physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
- Develop educational programs for employees
- Administrative responsibilities, financial management
- Staff Management
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current Certification of Registration as an Extended Class RN in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Meets CNO requirements to prescribe controlled substances
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Good understanding of the Health and Safety Act
- Bilingual (asset)
- Successful Vulnerable Sector Check
Skills and Competencies
- Strong clinical advanced practice assessment and diagnostic skills
- Practice autonomously, offering full scope of practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Demonstrate high levels of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Ability to travel between local sites
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
- Function as an educator
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Leadership abilities
Work Environment
- Willing to work in both Occupational settings and private clinic practices
- Work Hours: Mondays to Fridays
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
- Ability to lift or assist patients as needed
- Manual dexterity for clinical procedures
- Valid Driver’s license
Pay: $48.00-$68.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
