Job Posting – Nurse Practitioner
0.9 FTE Position Available!
The Madawaska Valley Family Health Team (MVFHT), located in Barry’s Bay, Ontario, is looking to recruit a Nurse Practitioners (0.7FTE) to provide comprehensive primary care to patients in our community including education and coordination of care for patients experiencing a spectrum of medical issues from new life events to episodic illness to chronic disease.
FHTs are tasked with providing patients with timely access to high-quality, comprehensive team-based primary care in their local community. We are a small, rural Family Health Team (FHT) associated with a group of 6 physicians, social worker and dietitian. We located in an area that has a high burden of chronic disease, low average socio-economic status and is historically under-served for health care services. The Madawaska Valley is known for its beautiful scenery of lakes, rivers and forests characteristic of the Algonquin Park area, ample outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community.
Description:
- Provide comprehensive primary care to patients in our community
- Conduct skilled examinations appropriate to the age / sex / risk factors of each patient, including preventive interventions and immunizations as per current clinical guidelines.
- Determine the need for, order, perform and review appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Provide patients with appropriate and understandable clinical advice, education and counselling, based on sound and up-to-date medical knowledge.
- Accurately document in the patient record all assessments, observations, conversations, interventions and clinical discussions relating to patient care.
- Collaborate and liaise positively with office staff and other team members to optimize outcomes to the patient.
- Arrange for referrals (internal and external) as necessary.
- Participate in case management discussion.
- Participate in Team activities and attend Team meetings.
- Participate in evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of practice, to contribute to positive changes in programs and care.
- Contribute to the preparation of periodic government reports as required.
- Under the direction of the Executive Director, and within the supportive structure of our team, the NP functions in keeping with MVFHT policies, procedures and values.
Qualifications:
- Current registration (or eligible for registration) with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC).
- Graduate of a recognized Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current registration with the NPAO and evidence of liability insurance.
- Current BCLS certification
- Demonstrated competence in leadership, interpersonal relations, problem solving, decision-making, teaching and communication
- Demonstrated experience in community and/or primary care medicine.
- Skilled in leadership, organization, evaluation, time management, verbal and written communication and critical thinking.
- Strong computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records
Term of Employment:
- Start date immediate.
- Permanent with probationary period of 3 months.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary and benefits including HOOPP
How to Apply:
To be considered, forward your curriculum vitae and cover letter to Diane Cross, Executive Director via email at dcross@madawaskavalleyfht.com.
The Madawaska Valley Family Health Team is committed to employment equity, diversity and a supportive environment. The MVFHT welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. The MVFHT offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the MVFHT regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted