Nurse Practitioner - Barrie & Community Family Health Team (Barrie)

Job Description:

The Barrie & Community Family Health Team (BCFHT) is one of the largest family health teams in Ontario. We are comprised of Physicians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Diabetes and Respiratory Educators, Mental Health Counsellors, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Foot Care Nurse and an Administrative team. Our Team is focused on improving access to comprehensive, patient-centered, team-based primary health care, which supports self-management, emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, and enhances the management of individuals with chronic diseases through programs that are well linked with other local and community services. The BCFHT is currently searching for a:

Nurse Practitioner 
0.25 FTE, Permanent

The BCFHT has a position for a Nurse Practitioner to work within a family practice office. We are looking for an NP to join an experienced group of NPs who are working throughout our community within family physician offices. NPs on our team work collaboratively with a variety of other health care practitioners including Registered Dietitians, RNs, Pharmacists, Diabetes and Respiratory Educators, and Mental Health Counsellors. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the NP works collaboratively with patients and families to improve health and quality of life, enhance independence and function and facilitate long term planning. 

Main Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to patients in accordance with standards set by governing body, and that is aligned with the overall strategic direction of the family health team 
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, acute episodic care, chronic disease management, and palliative care to patients
• Enhance access to assessment, diagnosis and treatment within the community and/or target population 
• Consult as appropriate, with members of the interdisciplinary team, family physician, acute care, after hours medical clinics, community care system, and specialist physicians to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate a patient's plan of care and treatment 

Education, Skills and Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) 
• Completion of a recognized Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program: NP-PHC 
• Masters Degree in Nursing, considered an asset
• Member of RNAO and NPAO, considered an asset 
• Completion of an accredited controlled substance course according to CNO standards
• Independent health care assessment and patient management skills 
• Experience working with inter-professional teams 
• Demonstrated communication skills and problem solving abilities 
• Experience with electronic medical records (Accuro an asset) and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must adhere to all BCFHT Policies and Procedures 
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada 
• Must be able to travel within the community