Nurse Practitioner- Southlake Academic Family Health Team (Keswick)

Nurse Practitioner

• Position Title: Nurse Practitioner
  Hours: Full-Time (Days, Evenings, Weekends)
• Location: Keswick Clinic (716 The Queensway South, Keswick, ON) with travel across York Region & South Simcoe
• Job Type: Permanent

About Us
Join our dynamic Inter-professional Primary Care Team (IPCT), where we provide holistic, patient-centered care, addressing both medical and social determinants of health. We serve diverse populations, including vulnerable and equity-deserving communities, through in-person, virtual, and mobile services. Our clinic is dedicated to improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to care, with a strong focus on Indigenous and trauma-informed care, as well as supporting homeless populations. Training for specialized care will be provided.

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The NP will deliver comprehensive primary care services within the IPCT, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while working collaboratively with our inter-professional team, ensuring top-tier, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health assessments and chronic disease management
• Educate patients on medication compliance and health management
• Diagnose and treat common illnesses, injuries, and health concerns
• Collaborate with IPCT members to develop and adjust care plans
• Support patients in self-management of chronic conditions
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and external resources
• Ensure smooth transitions between levels of care (e.g., hospital to home)
• Act as a primary point of contact for high-risk and complex patients
• Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR system

Qualifications

• Education: BScN required; Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent preferred
• Certification: Certified as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (RN(EC))
• Licensing: Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Membership: RNAO or NPAO membership with liability insurance
• Experience: 2+ years in a community-based primary care setting; experience with multidisciplinary teams preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficient in EMR systems
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and cultural sensitivity
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and insurance