Nurse Practitioner

Role :

The role of the Nurse Practitioner is to provide Primary Health Care to homeless individuals living on the streets or in encampments or through our Supervised Consumption and Treatment service

Responsibilities :

Provides consultative healthcare through medical assessments examinations and provision of : diagnoses treatment follow-up and health education. The NP also assists in developing specific healthcare policies procedures and / or care programs

Obtains patient histories and generates patient care charts ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation

Supports the work of the OICH Nurse Coordinators through consultation and / or collaborative care

Provides weekday team-based outreach clinical care in collaboration with partner outreach services.

Provides health education as needed to front line workers within their area of expertise.

Supports the efforts of other OICH Staff and other community support personnel to provide clinical care to the patient.

Practices safety environmental and / or infection control methods.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (i.e. vaccination clinics etc.).

Provides learning experiences for health care students.

Participates in research and evaluation as appropriate.

Collects data and reports to City of Ottawa Public Health Department.

Utilizes the EMR and other records system in accordance PHIPA and the operational and evaluation policies and procedures of the Ottawa Inner City Health Inc

Operates within a harm reduction modality but supports the provision of care which does not jeopardize the safety of clients staff or other participants in the program.

Alerts senior managers (the OICH Management and Partner / Shelter Managers) of issues of concern especially those which impact on liability staff or client safety.

Qualifications :

Possess a current Registered Nurse (EC) Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses Ontario (CNO)

Meets the standards of practice of the CNO.

2-5 years experience in working with the homeless or other vulnerable populations

Knowledge of OICH clinical operations procedures and policies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Knowledge of current principles methods and procedures for the delivery of clinical assessment diagnosis and treatment in their area of expertise

A minimum of three years recent (within one year) experience within the area of nursing related to role.

Demonstrated competence in clinical nursing practice related to the care of adult homeless or vulnerably housed persons

Demonstrated ability to work with other care professionals in care delivery.

Understand how to apply harm reduction strategies in the clinical setting.

Provide care effectively in situations of profound loss and suffering and with individuals who choose to live at risk.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English French is an asset

Strong organizational skills

Ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically

Well-developed skills in setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries confidentiality and trust with people in crisis.

Understand how to apply harm reduction strategies in the clinical setting.

Familiarity and comfort with computer software such as EMR email word documents and spreadsheets.

Have up to date vaccinations

Current CPR / AED certification

Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check

Hours of work :

The Nurse Practitioner will be scheduled for a 7.5-hour shift based on the operational needs typically Monday Friday between 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Pain Management,Acute Care,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Vital Signs Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Pediatrics Experience,Nursing,Botox Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 59 - 69