Nurse Practitioner -Ancient Rivers Family Health Team (Renfrew)

Job Description

The Ancient Rivers Family Health Team (FHT) is a group of interprofessional healthcare providers associated with the Ancient Rivers Family Health Organization (FHO), a group of 17 family doctors in Renfrew and Calabogie with a combined roster of about 13 000 patients on 1 shared EMR (Telus Practice Solutions). The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work closely with our Primary Care Providers and Integrated Healthcare Providers as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary health care team. The NP provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the FHT’s programs and services. 

Main Responsibilities

• The NP would demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill and judgment in providing care to patients that is consistent with CNO Practice Standards as well as competencies defined by the Canadian Nurses Association. This includes the authority to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures. 
• The NP will demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and clinical skill to formulate clinical decisions, appropriately manage acute and chronic illness, and promote wellness. 
• Work collaboratively with physicians and inter-disciplinary team members to effectively manage patient needs.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention management and support.
• Utilize the electronic medical records system (EMR) to record and review information pertaining to patients that can be used for patient assessments and consultations 

Position Qualifications and Skills

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Certificate of Registration in the Extended Class from the College of Nurses of Ontario, and eligible to practice as a RN-EC. 
• Current membership with RNAO and evidence of liability insurance.
• Experience in a Community Health or Primary Care setting is preferable.
• Advanced health assessment and clinical skills combined with sound clinical judgement and diagnostic skills relevant to dealing with a wide variety of health concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of an interdisciplinary medical team.
• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices or primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction.
• Experience in patient education and chronic disease management.
• Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care including the ability to share information and teach while treating a patient.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EMR (e.g. Telus Practice Solutions Suite)
• Current Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for travel within the region