Informations principales
Part-Time Nurse Practitioner
Poste: Non spécifié
Début: Dès que possible
End: Non spécifié
Lieu: Toronto, Canada
Type de collaboration: Projet seulement
Taux horaire: Non spécifié
Dernière mise à jour: 3 sept. 2024
Description et exigences de la tâche
- Performs thorough evaluations for individuals which includes gathering a detailed health history, conducting physical examinations, and arranging appropriate screenings and tests.
- Manages both occasional health issues and stable chronic conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings, consulting with primary care physicians when necessary.
- Conducts telephone screenings as needed, offering intake services, referrals, healthcare guidance for acute or chronic conditions, anticipatory advice, and support for reception.
- Delivers supportive and lifestyle counseling, covering preventative guidance, brief supportive sessions, or short-term crisis intervention.
- Writes prescriptions and requests laboratory tests within the authorized scope of practice.
- Performs home visits for clients residing within the service area as required.
- Facilitates referrals to specialists, hospitals, or community resources as appropriate.
- Engages in community initiatives, events, and case meetings as a representative, ensuring seamless service coordination for clients.
- Adheres to established standards of client care.
- Assumes backup clinical responsibilities for other nursing staff during their absence.
- Offers care at outreach clinics as required.
- Disseminates health and program information to clients through posters, pamphlets, and community materials.
- Educates and advises individuals and families on various topics such as lifestyle choices and nutrition.
- Utilizes a health promotion strategy, addressing factors influencing health outcomes.
- Keeps thorough and precise records to facilitate effective communication with colleagues.
- Supplies statistical data when necessary.
- Contributes to the creation of clinical protocols and guidelines as needed.
- Engages in the planning and assessment of clinical initiatives and assessments as requested.
- May undertake clinical management duties including infection prevention, sterilization protocols, and upkeep of clinical tools and materials.
- Ad-hoc responsibilities as required
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role in a community setting or blend of community and relevant hospital or public health nursing.
- Degree in nursing from an accredited university or equivalent education.
- Registered as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Proficiency in crisis intervention and prevention techniques.
- Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively within a team, engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Client Information Systems, etc.
- Fluency in a second language is a bonus.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle is essential.
- Must be open to working flexible hours which includes weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays as required.
- Do you drive and have your own reliable vehicle
- Nursing: 4 years (required)
- RN (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Screening within 6 months (required)
- Two Step TB Test Results within 12 months (required)
- CPR within the last 3 years (required)
- Mask Fit Test within the last 2 years (required)