Casual Part-Time
Sault Ste. Marie
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a member of the Infectious Diseases team, which is responsible for the delivery of the requirements mandated by the Ontario Public Health Program Standards (OPHS). As part of the interdisciplinary team, the NP provides clinical, counselling and referral services within the district of Algoma. Clinical duties will include provision of health assessments, physical examinations, and health management of clients. The NP will also be responsible for the provision of services in the realm of health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention for individuals and families as they pertain to the program.
Qualifications, Experience, and Nurse Practitioner Skills for this position include (but not limited to):
• Registered Nurse with Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO).
• A master's degree in nursing; or completion of a nursing program with additional advanced or extended primary health care nursing education from a recognized university, an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years recent experience in a public/community health setting or primary care.
• CPR certification for healthcare professionals.
• Perform duties within the scope of practice of the NP including, conduct complete and focused physical assessments, communicate health findings and diagnoses, prescribe treatments and medications, order laboratory tests, diagnostic ultrasounds and x-rays; specific clinical experience working with patients that require sexual health, family planning, healthy sexuality, and healthy relationships, an asset.
• Interpret results and determine diagnosis, recommend an appropriate therapeutic plan, which may include prescription of medication, health education, and/or referral to health care professionals and/or appropriate health services. Ensure proper monitoring/follow up care with clients.
• Ability to work with diverse communities, demonstrating respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding, non-judgement, and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, collaboration and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of health promotion, community development and public health program planning.
• Skills in critical appraisal of research studies using evidence informed decision making and research methods.
• Participate in health promotion/community development initiatives as needed.
• Orient, train, and support the placement of learners as requested.
• Occasionally perform other nurse practitioner core competencies that may be assigned to address gaps in clinical public health programs.
• Working knowledge of the OPHS inclusive of the Infection Prevention and Control Protocol and the Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted/Blood-Borne Infections Prevention and Control Protocol.
• Ability to effectively work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to use reflective practice to continually assess and improve practice.
• Ability to work in a self-directed, and highly responsive manner, to establish priorities and balance multiple priorities.
• Experience with electronic health records and electronic data systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be reliable and have a good attendance record.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential, proficiency in both official languages considered an asset.
• The ability to work outside regular business hours, including weekends and evenings, as required.
• Requires a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence and use of a reliable vehicle.
• As a condition of hire, you are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, per our COVID-19 Immunization policy. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with our COVID-19 Immunization policy that is in effect.
• A current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) with satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment, at own expense.
Algoma Public Health believes in and is committed to promoting diversity in our workforce and ensuring accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Submit applications to:
Algoma Public Health
c/o Human Resources
294 Willow Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9
Email: [email protected]
A cover letter and current resume must be provided in order to be considered for this position.
We would like to thank all candidates for responding; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
