THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS/HAS:

• Friendly, organized and excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment

• Experience carrying her own roster of patients

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care in conjunction with Physicians as an integral part of the Integrative Medical Team. The Nurse Practitioner will also serve as a liaison between the patient and other members of the team to ensure the highest quality, collaborative care is provided to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver exceptional, professional and friendly patient care to all patients

• The NP will practice according to the standard and within the scope as outlined in:College of Nurses of Ontario’s “Practice Standards” Nursing Act (1991) and Regulated Health Professions Act (1991)

• Maintain confidentiality and act in accordance with the professional code of ethics and the policies of Femme

• Working within the scope of practice of the RN(EC), spend adequate time with each patient to perform a comprehensive health or symptom directed assessment to make a diagnosis or determine required referrals to physicians, specialists, etc. within or outside of Femme

• Take a holistic approach and work collaboratively and in consultation with other practitioners within (and outside of) the Femme clinic to optimize each patient’s health as defined in the NP scope of practice “Expectation for consultation with physicians”

• Work within medical directives as established and approved by Femme where necessary or appropriate

• Uses case management and a care path model for chronic illnesses management in the continuum of care

• Determine the need for, order and interpret results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests or imaging, within the scope of RN(EC) practice

• Keeps complete, accurate and timely records of each patient visit, which will provide information to assist other practitioners within and outside of the Femme clinic in continuing care

• Use of EMR to thoroughly document patient encounters (Jane and Em)

• Sees patients at Femme with scheduled and urgent appointments

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program Certificate (or recognized equivalent)

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC) required

• Current Membership with NPAO and/or RNAO and evidence of liability insurance

• B.SC and Master of Science in Nursing required

• 5+ years of relevant experience required

• Demonstrated experience in Primary Care Setting, including experience carrying a roster of patients

• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care

• Excellent organization, research, evaluation, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in computers including MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience with an EMR (Telus and/or Jane)

• Desire to continuously learn and stay abreast of advancements through courses, workshops and conferences

PERKS:

• Be part of an energetic team, trailblazing the healthcare industry for females

• Many opportunities for growth/promotions

• Staff discounts on specific services and products

• 3 weeks paid vacation per year for full-time employees

• 3 paid sick days per year

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $135,000-165,000 per year

HOURS PER WEEK:

• 40 hours per week