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, Pharmacist, Diabetes and Respiratory
Educators, Mental Health Counsellors, Social Worker, Occupational Therapists, 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
1.0 FTE, Permanent
The BCFHT has an existing position for a Nurse Practitioner to work within various family practice offices. 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.
Location: Barrie, ON
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 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
