# Summary
| Job Title | Nurse Practitioner |
| Employment Type (Full-Time etc.) | Full time |
| Total Hours of work per week | 35 |
| Compensation Amount / Range | $114,200-$142,700 |
| Existing Vacancy | ☐Yes ☒ No |
| Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates | ☐Yes ☒ No |
# About the organization
Who we are:
Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is a non-profit, community-governed health and social service agency that provides comprehensive primary care, health promotion and community development services. Working with partners to provide integrated health and wellness services for various communities throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties.
What we offer:
- Competitive Rates
- Health Benefits – 100% premium pd,
- Pension Plan - HOOPP
- Generous paid time off
- Team Work
- Professional Development opportunities
- Work/Life Balance and Supportive Culture
# About the position
About the Role:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works within an interdisciplinary team to provide primary health care with a strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. The NP participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of primary care services for individuals, families, and the community.
REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES:
- Provide ongoing comprehensive health care services in the areas of assessment, diagnoses, treatment, chronic disease prevention and management, health education and counselling
- Work within an inter-professional team to provide quality evidenced based care
- Keep complete, accurate and timely records of client visits using the electronic medical records system
- Participate in case conferences and chart reviews
- Assist with chronic disease and prevention initiatives, collaborate with family physicians; and advocate on behalf of patients.
# Qualifications
- Baccalaureate or Master of Nursing degree with successful completion of a post graduate Nurse Practitioner program
- Registration in the Extended Class and good standing with the College of Nurses
- Current membership with NPAO, including professional liability insurance
- Experience with youth, seniors and individuals with disabilities
- Strong health assessment and clinical skills
- Demonstrated commitment to an inter-professional team environment
- Comfort with electronic medical record systems
COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk.
- Work in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
- Incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals.
- Maintain competence and professional license to practice.
- Promote awareness of and participate in RCHS activities.
- Contribute to the work by participating in meetings and committees.
- Contribute to RCHS’ practices of hiring, orienting, training and mentoring staff.
- Participate in the efforts to enhance capacity through staff development.
- Support and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
OTHER
- Ability to work both regular and extended hours in locations identified by RCHS
- Valid Driver’s license
- Canadian criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check that are satisfactory to RCHS
Submit your expression of interest in the form of cover letter and resume Erin Fleming hr@rideauchs.ca