Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary :

Reporting directly to the Addiction Services Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible to provide comprehensive patient care using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics. The NP provides direct and indirect comprehensive patient care services to support patient care in collaboration with various inter

Qualifications : Qualifications

• Current police check within past 3 months (Required)
• Excellent clinical, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Project planning and evaluation skills would be an asset
• Retain clinical competence through relevant evidence-based research and legislation
• Demonstrate ability, commitment to and knowledge of community addictions and mental health care
• Provide non-urgent health care services within the NP’s full scope of practice to clients who encounter barriers to accessing primary health care; consults with collaborative physicians for clients with unstable / complex health conditions
• Assist with client transfers to the Emergency Department and complete referrals to other addiction services as required (e.g., RAAM Clinics)
• Collaborate with hospital and community partners in care planning
• Participate in the development of and work under current medical directives for the program
• Provide and evaluate holistic patient care based on advanced nursing and medical management knowledge and skills
• Exhibit knowledge of evidence-informed guidelines, legislation, regulation, and organizational policies when prescribing controlled drugs / substances (CDS)
• Demonstrate understanding of best practices related to the use of CDS and other pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic options
• Excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management and time management skills
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals in accordance with the Practice Standard : Nurse Practitioner (2018)
• Maintain client records for accuracy and confidentiality
• Support the health needs of individuals with a history of addictions, mental health and other chronic illnesses; refer to specialists and community agencies as needed
• Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with sensitive issues with clients and families using a harm-reduction and trauma-informed approach
• Determine the need for follow-up appointments and assist with transfer of care to permanent primary health care services
• Work in partnership with primary care providers, community agencies and programs
• Coordinate service provision with other health care partners in the development of community care plans and wrap-around services
• Proficient in computer skills and experience with electronic medical record systems (e.g., PS Suites)

Withdrawal Management Specific Competencies

Education and / or Certification :