Nurse Practitioner - Interprofessional Primary Care Team; IPCT

Nurse Practitioner - Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT)
Job Number: JR104685

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner - Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT)

Job Category:
Nurse

Hospital

Location:

General Site

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: 12 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: ONA

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $69.04 - $76.86

Hours:

Days, Evenings

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites,  Scarborough Health Network (SHN)  is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east.

We are proud to be a community‑affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more.

We are also proud to be named  Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024!  Learn more at

Job Description
Working as a collaborative member of the inter‑professional team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to support the care needs of our community who do not have a primary care provider. The NP will formulate care plans and clinical decisions to appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote health and wellness for children, adults, and seniors.

The IPCT NP Will

Practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Practice Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario and standards set out for the Nurse Practitioner

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients in collaboration with the interprofessional team

Perform patient assessments, medical history, physical, and psychosocial assessments

Diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the scope of Registered Nurse, Extended Class, while adhering to evidence‑based practice

Order and interpret diagnostic imaging reports within the scope of RN, Extended Class

Offer psycho‑social assessments, service coordination, therapeutic and/or supportive counselling

Develop and monitor care plans with patients/families, internal department, the interprofessional team and community partners

Implement appropriate health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self‑management strategies for patients and families

Arrange specialist referrals and appointments in consultation with a physician

Take accountability and responsibility for making referrals to various clinical resources, liaising between hospital, specialists, and community services as the patient’s advocate

Arrange physician consultation if illness or treatment is outside NP’s scope of practice

Ensure linkages and collaborative transitions of care to primary care, community outreach, and education support

Support evaluation and quality improvement activities to assess impact and outcomes and determine strengths, opportunities, and future directions of the IPCT services

Requirements

Master of Nursing

Completion of a Post‑Master of Nursing Practitioner (NP Field) Diploma in Primary Health Care

Current registration and a member in good standing in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Strong knowledge and understanding of primary health care, chronic disease prevention and self‑management, preferably in a community setting

3 years recent clinical work experience as a Nurse Practitioner with community experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational and complex problem‑solving skills

Ability to work well within an inter‑professional team and to foster…