North East Regional Virtual Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: North East Regional virtual Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner

Employment Type: Casual Contract until March 31, 2027 (with possibility of extension) Shifts between 1:00 pm-9:00 pm, 7 days a week based on need

Vacancy Status:  Existing Vacancy

Salary Range: $115,198-$125,880

Location: Remote - Residents of Ontario Health Northeast Region are strongly preferred

Closing Date: Monday, July 13, 2027, at 4:00 pm

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in providing access to Virtual Primary Health Care for the Northeast Region. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

  Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in collaboration with the East Region Virtual Care Clinic, is leading the development and implementation of the North East Region Virtual Care Clinic to facilitate enhancing access to episodic primary care services for all North Eastern residents.

The opportunity: The North East Region Virtual Care Clinic is a free, Nurse Practitioner-led virtual walk-in-clinic that serves clients who are experiencing an urgent medical condition and need timely access to care throughout the Ontario Health North East Region. This service is being delivered in partnership with the East Region Virtual Care Clinic. The clinic, currently in its development stages, serves clients with or without a primary care provider and with or without a health card. 

Working within Ontario Health North East Region, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, client-centered care that emphasizes accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care for clients. The Nurse Practitioner will provide episodic and primary care assessments related to screening, prevention, treatment and referrals to community programs. The Nurse Practitioner, with support from the medical secretary team, will activate clinical pathways, referring clients to additional services and connecting them with community- based and specialty services as indicated.

The Nurse Practitioner will be an effective, collaborative member of the North East Regional Virtual Care Clinic and will demonstrate advocacy and leadership skills to champion and support goals that align with and achieve the North East and East Region Virtual Clinic Strategy in the context of safe and ethical Nurse Practitioner practice.

What you need to bring with you:

• A Master’s in Nursing Degree and valid certificate as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably with a Primary Health Care Focus


• Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree


• Current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC)


• Must hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate from a CNO-approved training program


• Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) membership is an asset


• Minimum of three years’ experience working as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with clients having complex needs


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a virtual care setting


• Experience with Oscar/ Oscar Pro is an asset


• Experience using Ocean Referral is an asset


• Experience working in target based settings, and achieving deliverables


• Ability to thrive in a busy and fast-paced environment


• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment


• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner that can be effectively understood – includes active listening skills to understand client needs and coaching of clients as collaborative partners in their health care


• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage crises in a professional manner


• Demonstrated report-writing skills for a clinical setting


• Superior communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills


• Basic CPR certification


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word)


• Advanced computer literacy


• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset


• Experience working with the Francophone population is an asset


• Valid current vulnerable sector police check – required upon hiring


• Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Why work with us?

• Competitive Salary based on experience


• Paid Extended Health Benefits


• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)


• Competitive vacation package; with an additional 6 Indigenous statutory holidays


• Life-long learning is a priority


• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)


• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience


• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People


• 15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect?

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in , a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.