*Job Description: *

• Provides client?centered comprehensive primary and episodic health care, as outlined and appropriate within the Extended Class scope of practice
• Facilitates discussions with clients to determine existing and potential health concerns with a focus on related lifestyle, psychological and environmental risk factors and assessments, to stabilize and improve client?s health status
• Provides advanced nursing care and treatment; monitors ongoing therapy of patients; implements strategies to promote independent and healthy lifestyles
• Works within established care pathways, medical directives, guidelines and protocols
• Orders appropriate investigations and interprets results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests; determines need for diagnostic imaging, and orders and interprets reports
• Consults with Traditional Healers when indicated and is willing to learn about Traditional approaches to health and wellbeing
• Works independently and collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team, consulting with physicians and other health care professionals when client?s condition is beyond the RN(EC) scope of practice
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• BScN and membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as an RN with Extended Class
• At least 3 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in the extended role in a community-based setting.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical best practices for the care and treatment of clients with complex medical and co-morbid conditions.
• Knowledge and experience with mental health care is an asset but willingness to learn is critical.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to encourage contribution and create an environment in which others have the confidence and opportunity to contribute.
• Commitment to working cooperatively in a community-based setting as part of an interdisciplinary team; ability to collaborate within and across internal and external systems playing a vital role in the delivery of services

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume by email to recruitment@aht.ca as a single document

Applicants who are indigenous and meet the requirements of the job posting will be given first consideration in the hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60.85-$76.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person