Nurse Practitioner

The Niagara Region, Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) in partnership with Niagara Medical Group Family Health Team is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The Niagara Region YWHO is a safe, welcoming space for youth ages 12 to 25 and their families across the Niagara Region looking to access support for primary care, mental health, substance use, peer support, education, employment, wellness, and more. Niagara Medical Group Family Health Team is an interdisciplinary primary health care team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with diverse populations and providing clinical and therapeutic services. The position will be part-time at the Niagara Region YWHO site in Welland, ON.

Position Requirements:

Perform patient health assessment and health maintenance activities of all ages with a focus on 12 – 25 years of age

Monitor the ongoing therapy of patients with chronic illness, including palliative and mental health illness

Diagnose and treat acute/episodic minor illnesses

Integration of psychotherapeutic approaches to care

Experience with supporting diverse communities

Collaborate with Community Partners, families, caregivers

Offer phone and home consultation/triage for acute and episodic illnesses

Consistently record and document in the patient’s electronic medical record

Determine the need for and order all necessary diagnostic imaging, medications, treatments and referrals

Prepare and report quarterly data for Ontario Health

Knowledge and experience of disordered eating, gender-affirming care an asset

Education: Completion of college/university/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.):

Nurse Practitioner

Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class with Nurse Practitioner (Adult)
Master’s degree in nursing and/or equivalent graduate Degree

Miscellaneous

Basic computer knowledge and competence (word processing/clinical applications)

Electronic Medical Record knowledge is an asset

CPR/Basic First Aid Certification

Experience:

One to two years’ clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner

Clinical experience in Mental Health an asset

Employer: Niagara Medical Group Family Health Team

Pay: $62,950.00-$63,994.00 per year

Work Location: In person