Nurse Practitioner, Black Health and Social Services Hub

# Summary 

# About the organization 

 LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC) is partnering with Roots Community Services Inc (RootsCS) and

the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) to design, develop and implement an integrated health and social services Hub with and for the Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in

Peel Region. The Hub will provide primary health, mental health, addictions and social services programs that will holistically address the physical, mental, social and cultural needs of BAC communities, and seek to eliminate disparities and inequities.  

# About the position 

 Job Summary

At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care – with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services.  Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.

Reporting to the Manager, Primary Health Care, the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with extended class registration and advanced education. Working in partnership with other clinical and administrative staff in Primary Health Care to provide a full range of health care services to ongoing clients registered to the LAMP Primary Health Care program, the NP places clients at the centre of their care, by providing them with knowledge and resources toward improved overall health and well being.

Clients include the individual, families and the LAMP community. Health care services emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention and the NP practices are evidence-based.

The Nurse Practitioner will ensure that all organizational policies are followed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care within the NP–Primary Health Care scope, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing/dispensing (per RHPA, Bill 179, and Controlled Drug and Substances Act) and management of health and illness 
• Consult with physicians as required by CNO NP Standards of Practice or as clinically needed.
• Deliver reproductive health/obstetrical care within a shared-care model 
• Provide home visits as needed
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive electronic health records that meet all required standards of practice and participate in chart audits as well as peer reviews
• Contribute to the development and review of workflows, policies, and procedures and act as a preceptor for students
• Participate in community health promotion initiatives and provide coverage for clients of other NPs/ physicians as needed
• Maintain required clinical and health-equity training; perform other duties as assigned by the Manager

# Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency in the Registered Nurses – Extended Class of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in comprehensive health assessment and clinical therapeutics.
• Three years’ experience, minimum, preferably in community-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of the principles of primary health care, community-based health care and health promotion principles and values.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across all levels of the organization’s diverse workforce.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas.
• Demonstrated ongoing continuing education in practice and knowledge areas.
• Knowledge of immigration and health policies, and the Ontario health system.
• Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Open minded, eager and willing to constantly learn and improve oneself.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.
• Knowledge of LAMP Community Health Centre, the South Etobicoke and/or Mississauga community, and/or a second language that is reflective of the community being served are all preferable assets.