About this role
Job Title:?
Nurse Practitioner
Employment terms:?
Regular Part-Time (14 hrs/week or 0.4 FTE), evening and weekend hours may be expected
Salary range:?
$46,007 to $55,305 per year (along with HOOPP pension plan )
Expected start date:?
ASAP
Number of positions:?
1?
Reporting to:?
Manager, Operations and Integrated Services
Locations:?
Fairview Health Centre at 5 Fairview Mall Drive (May occasionally rotate across other sites i.e., Flemingdon & Thorncliffe Park)
Application deadline:?
Open Until Filled
Vacancy Status
Existing Position
Unionized Position
Unionized
Application Process:?
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application via link below:?
www.jobillico.com/en/job-offer/flemingdon-health-centre/nurse-practitioner-0.4-fte-regular-part-time/17639517
Please include a cover letter and resume in a single file.??
*Background: *Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) is an engaged and involved member of some of Toronto?s most dynamic neighborhoods; Flemingdon Park, Fairview and Thorncliffe Park. FHC is a registered charity and an incorporated not-for-profit Community Health Centre (CHC), with a vision of Strong Healthy Communities. Across our three sites, we provide a range of health-related services based on the social determinants of health with extensive community engagement.??
At FHC, we believe that health is much more than just the absence of disease. Our approach to community health encompasses the social determinants of health which includes education, employment, isolation, food security and social supports, and utilizes a community development model to promote health, prevent disease, and strengthen community capacity. We value health equity, inclusion, community engagement, accountability & transparency, excellence and collaboration & partnerships.?
Position Summary:?
The Nurse Practitioner will work as an integral part of our interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive primary health care services. As an independent professional, the Nurse Practitioner will work to full scope of practice to contribute to clients? health providing assessment, prevention, education, rehabilitation, and therapeutic support services consistent with the standards of care outlined by the College of Nurses. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who is committed to community-based, client-centered care, and passionate about working collaboratively to address the social determinants of health, to reduce barriers and improve access to health care for the clients across all sites.
- Responsibilities Include:?
Direct Client Care
- Provide comprehensive primary health care including assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, follow up, referral, education and referral within the scope of practice of a registered nurse in extended class
- Maintain accurate client visits and findings on current record system
- Coordinate client care within FHC and/or HATP and with other health care agencies and specialists
- Determine the need for and orders and interpret screening and diagnostic laboratory tests, chest and limb x-rays, diagnostic ultrasounds etc.
- Counsel and provide information and follow up on abnormal results.
- Prescribe designated drugs as specified by the CNO
- Participate in Quality Improvement Programs.
Health Promotion and Education
- Implement health teaching and promotion with clients as part of clinical assessments and client care
- Participate in identification of priority groups or targeted populations for special health promotion and community development initiatives
- Participate in the development and delivery of group programs or special presentations
- Activities are to be consistent with the mission and goals of FHC and/or HATP, working cooperatively with partners and with other health practitioners in the community
Organizational Responsibilities
- Participate in Quality Improvement, Audits, Accreditation and other relevant organizational committees a