Nurse Practitioner (Regulated Health Professional, Level 6) – Nurse Practitioner Clinic – Full-Time, Permanent – Barrie, ON
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch seeks a Nurse Practitioner, who, in accordance with the agency’s policies, standards, and guidelines, provides primary health care, health promotion & education, and advocacy for rostered patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee daily operations of a NP Clinic targeted at marginalized clients who would otherwise not have consistent access to primary care.
- As the lead clinician at the NP Clinic, perform all aspects of NP nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Manage 0.5 FTE RPN and 2 part-time Peers Support Workers, and liaise with Telemedicine Nurse, to support NP Clinic operations.
- Maintain appropriate physician consultation.
- Oversee a process to intake, roster and/or waitlist eligible patients prioritizing CMHA SCB clients who are not attached to primary care elsewhere.
- Refer patients to specialists, hospitals, community agencies, and/ or in-house staff as needed.
- Work in collaboration with other CMHA SCB staff and programs to coordinate and advocate for services/resources to meet patient needs such as housing, financial, vocational, educational, social, recreational, medical, legal, ADL, etc..
- Ensure clinical documentation is completed as required and that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Write reports, support letters, and chart summaries for transfer and/or legal purposes, as well as other related patient and workload measurement documents as required.
- Ensure program-level adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.
- Recommend and implement health, safety, and security procedures for staff and premises as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as well as being a Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Fluency in French or another second language would be an asset.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in mental health and/or addictions (community-based setting preferred).
- Must have a reliable source of transportation.
SALARY SCALE:
$115,461 - $120,921 per annum *
*pro-rated based on hours worked
HOURS OF WORK:
- Thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to patient needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
CMHA Simcoe County Branch is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990 CMHA Simcoe County Branch will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. CMHA Simcoe County Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $115,461.00-$120,921.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person; blended work model option
