Nurse Practitioner

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work independently as well as with the and is responsible for providing physical and mental health assessments and treatment for vulnerable clients that are not connected to any other services in the community and team reports to the Coordinator - GAPPS (Getting Appropriate Personal and Professional Supports) Program. Works collaboratively within the GAPPS tri-partner agency team.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. However, consideration of submissions after the deadline will be at the organization's discretion. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the Application Deadline.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy currently available within our organization.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education/Experience:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice
• Several years of experience in community health and/or mental health
• Membership in professional association e.g. NPAO

Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced clinical experience skills and judgement in mental health
• Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing and through a variety of means
• Strong knowledge of community and regional services
• Ability to function and contribute as an effective team member including providing mentoring education and coaching within the team
• Ability to work independently with the capacity to case review and consult with physicians
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to organize prioritize and multitask efficiently
• Excellent computer presentation and educational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
• Effective listening observation and facilitation skills to effectively assess the client and provide appropriate treatment and consultation
• Ability to use independent judgment and maintain confidentiality of records actions and information

Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain certifications
• Ensure appropriate Professional Liability Protection is available according to the requirements of the CNO
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence: Class G
• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

All job postings will follow the requirements outlined in the applicable collective agreement or the Terms & Conditions of Employment. If the job is not filled through this process, the posting will remain on our external site until the position is successfully filled.

Applicants who are part of the bargaining unit will be given priority consideration as set out in the relevant collective agreement. It is the applicant's responsibility to clearly demonstrate that they have the skills required for the position they are applying for.

This hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.