Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Country Roads CHC is seeking a temporary, full time Nurse Practitioner (12 months) to work in our Westport Primary Care location. The Nurse Practitioner works within an inter professional team to provide primary health care to clients. The NP participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of primary care services for individuals, families and the community

• Maintain and manage a caseload of varying ages
• Primary Care Services: assessment, diagnoses, treatment, chronic disease prevention and management, health promotion and counseling working to the full scope of RN(EC) class
• Collaboration and consultation with physician as required
• Home visits as required
• Maintain accurate and current client documentation using client management software.
• Participate in case conferences, team and staff meetings
• Work within an inter-professional team to provide quality evidenced based client care
• Working in a manner that incorporates a health promotion approach supporting the determinants of health

Requirements

1. Baccalaureate or Masters in Nursing with successful completion of a post graduate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program
2. CNO Extended Class License in good standing
3. Current membership with NPAO, including professional liability insurance
4. Primary Health Care Experience, preferably in a community setting
5. Experience with pediatrics and infant care an asset
6. Demonstrated commitment to an inter-professional team environment
7. Comfort with electronic health record systems
8. A Valid driver’s license

Job Application Methods

To apply, interested candidates should send cover letter with resume by October 4, 2019 to: Cheryl English Director of Programs and Services Country Roads Community Health Centre 4319 Cove Road Box 58, Portland ON KOG 1V0 cenglish@crchc.on.cahttp://www.crchc.on.ca