Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who has an advanced level of clinical nursing practice that maximizes the use of graduate educational preparation, in-depth nursing knowledge and expertise in meeting the health needs of individuals, families, groups, committees and populations. The Nurse Practitioner brings to patients a holistic approach to care, mental, physical and social. Practices independently within legislated scope of practice.
- Monitors ongoing conditions for patients with stabile and chronic illnesses.
- Provides family support, education and counseling on diagnosis, treatment options, evaluation outcomes and follow-up plans with a focus on health promotion, illness prevention and timely re-integration into the community.
- Works with community partners in planning, treatment, discharge planning and community reintegration.
- Monitors medical complications due to psychopharmacological drug use.
- Supports the development of Behavioural management interventions in collaboration with the psychiatrist/physician and the health care team.
- In collaboration with the Primary Clinician, assists in development of the initial care plan, based on assessment of patient needs.
- Provides consultation to the treatment, community agencies and other health care providers about difficult issues, ethical practice and managing complex care needs
- Integrates evidence-based research findings into clinical practice.
- Participates in the dissemination and utilization of best practice guidelines.
Requirements
- BScN
- NP-PHC required
- Current registration with College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
- Excellent health assessment skills combined with sound clinical judgement and diagnostic skills relevant to dealing with a wide variety of health concerns complicated by mental health issues
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Interest in exploring innovative service delivery approaches
- Demonstrated ability to work in a mult-disciplinary team environment with both medical and non-medical personnel
- Current CPR – Health Care Provider or commitment to obtain certification prior to start date
- Preferred 2 years Mental Health or related experience
- Minimum 2 years in a Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
- Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing theory and practice, infection risk management, health promotion and health education/teaching activities.
- Experience with Meditech 6.0 is an asset
We offer a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits, paid vacation time, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.
Job Posting Closing: April 30th 2026, please note any applicants after this closing date will not be considered
Vacancies: 1
Hourly Wage: $60.65 to $71.35
This is replacing an existing vacancy
