Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic health assessments including health history and physical examination.

• Work at full scope of the NP role, including the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of illnesses and injuries.

• Screen for the presence of chronic illness and monitor/manage chronic illnesses.

• Order appropriate diagnostic image, lab work and other investigations, and interpret
  results.

• Determine the need for, and the implementation of health promotion and prevention
  strategies for families and individuals.

• Routinely work with physicians and other members of the care team.

• Stay up-to-date with evidence-based best practices for Ontario NPs in primary care

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​Preferred Qualifications:

• Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN (EC);

• Completion of Master’s Degree in Nursing;

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in a primary care setting;

• Effective patient/family counselling skills;

• Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization and prioritization;

• Excellent communication, negotiation, teaching and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, staff and community;

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations;

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development;

• A strong desire and capacity to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence based, patient centered care.