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Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
Position: Not specified
Start: As soon as possible
End: Not specified
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Method of collaboration: Project only
Hourly rate: Not specified
Latest update: Oct 2, 2024
Task description and requirements
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments throughout the lifespan, including holistic health history, physical examination, and appropriate screening and diagnostic tests.
- Design treatment plans addressing physical and mental health concerns within the scope of available services.
- Assess and manage episodic and stable chronic conditions, consulting with physicians when necessary.
- Perform telephone screenings for intake, referrals, health care advice, and support.
- Provide supportive and lifestyle counseling, including preventative and brief supportive counseling.
- Write prescriptions and order laboratory tests within RN(EC) scope of practice.
- Monitor and administer medication, participate in medication audits, and contribute to medication policy.
- Make home visits to clients as needed.
- Refer clients to specialists, hospitals, or community resources as appropriate.
- Participate in community projects and case conferences to coordinate client services.
- Maintain standards of client care according to College of Nurses standards and organizational policies.
- Provide back-up clinical functions for other nursing staff.
- Offer care at outreach clinics as needed.
- Disseminate health and program information through various materials.
- Educate and counsel individuals/families on lifestyle and nutrition issues.
- Conduct regular visits to review health status for specific programs.
- Utilize a health promotion approach, addressing determinants of health.
- Maintain accurate records for timely communication with other professionals.
- Nursing degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- 3-5 years of experience in community settings or a mix of community and relevant hospital/public health nursing.
- Experience in crisis prevention and intervention, and conflict mediation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-directed and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Client Information Systems.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle required.
- Do you drive and have your own reliable vehicle
- Nursing: 2 years (required)
- CNO License (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)