Job Description

Scope of Position: To provide clinical, counselling and referral services within the scope and functions of a Nurse Practitioner (Registered Nurse – Extended Class) as mandated by the sexual health protocol and OPHS standards (2008) or as current, including sexual health and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)/Blood Borne Infections (BBIs). Position Description:

• Perform health assessments for clients utilizing Sexual Health clinical services for contraception, pregnancy counselling and/or STIs/BBIs.
• Order lab tests and/or ultrasounds required to provide contraceptive and STI/BBI services to clients.
• Communicate to the client a diagnosis identified as the cause of symptoms, a disease or disorder identified from the health history, findings of a health examination or the results of any laboratory tests or other tests performed.
• Determine needs for clients including prescribing drugs for contraception and treatment of STIs.
• Seek consultation with a physician when a diagnosis and/or treatment plan is unclear or beyond the scope of the Nurse Practitioner.
• To maintain computerized and/or hard copy records reports and statistics necessary for program function and evaluation.

• To ensure professional development through self-directed learning, self-evaluation and collaborative goal setting. To act as a preceptor for students assigned to programs for clinical experience and/or observation of program activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including participating in emergency response.
• To act as a lead and support nursing practice issues.
• To develop and partner with community organizations and primary care.

Job Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Current certificate of Competence and Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario – Registered Nurse – Extended Class.
• University Degree in Nursing, which includes public health preparation
• Master of Nursing degree preferred
• At least 2 years in public/community health with a minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical setting

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven counselling, assessment, examination and treatment, interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), planning and evaluation, and time-management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in an inter-disciplinary team environment.
• Contribute to the identification and prioritization of areas for improvement within the six dimensions of quality (safe, effective, efficient, timely, person-centred and equitable).
• Engage with colleagues in a systematic approach to quality improvement, including the definition of the purpose and scope; development, testing and implementation of change ideas; and measurement of reach and impact.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required.
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft office) and department specific software to data search and entry and create and modify word processed documents.
• Must be aware of safe work practises as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational health and safety act

Job Application Methods

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