Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC)- Belleville Site

Full Time Temporary Contract to April 30, 2027

$111,220.20 - $135,207.80/year - based on 35 hours/week

Job Summary: As part of an inter-disciplinary team, Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive primary care services to a roster of clients at all ages and stages of the life cycle with an emphasis on those who are high risk and/or are experiencing barriers to accessing services. Primary Care Nurse Practitioners at BQWCHC act as most responsible provider in consultation with a BQWCHC primary care physician.

Why work here:

• Monday-Friday, no weekends
• Collaborative Team Culture
• In lieu vacation and benefits
• Values Driven Decision Making
• HOOPP Pension (Optional)
• Trauma-Informed Approach

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Clinical Services — performs assessments, diagnosis, treatments, health education/counselling and other medical functions based on appropriate standards of practice on a roster of primary care clients
• Continuity of Care — conducts same-day access appointments, home visits as required and participate in the Centre's on-call services on rotation to provide after-hours services as directed
• Equity & Client-Centred Approach — works with clients, and engages with other services, in a manner that is mindful of the whole person/community within a social context and impacted by social determinants of health
• Quality Improvement — participates in continuous quality improvement
• Teamwork — participate in case conferences, makes referrals to interdisciplinary team and external resources, corresponding with a collaborative team and external resources
• Administrative — contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical protocols and medical directives and other process improvements
• Mentoring — supports and evaluates students, medical residents, and other learners

Qualifications:

• RN (EC) license to practice from College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experienced as a Nurse Practitioner, with preference to those with experience in primary health care or in a community setting
• Experience working effectively with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing health care and other supports; with a focus on mental health challenges and problematic substance use preferred
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
• Understanding of and experience utilizing a trauma-informed approach preferred
• Work hours include one evening shift per week and participation in a "on call" rotation

To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically to hr@bqwchc.com. Within the subject line of your email, please indicate the position title for which you are applying.

POSTED UNTIL FILLED

BQWCHC encourages applications from diverse communities including person with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and racialized communities. If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please call 613-965-0698 x 157 or email hr@bqwchc.com. For more information, please visit our website at www.bqwchc.com. We sincerely thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.