Nurse Practitioner TFT GAPPS

Job Responsibility: NURSE PRACTITIONER (25-0000687) Bargaining Unit: ONA Hospital Status: Full Time TEMPORARY Department: GAPPS Site: St. Joseph's Health Centre Location: Thunder Bay, ON Shifts: Days Hourly Salary: $65.19 - $70.75 The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work independently as well as with the and is responsible for providing physical and mental health assessments and treatment for vulnerable clients that are not connected to any other services in the community and team reports to the Coordinator - GAPPS (Getting Appropriate Personal and Professional Supports) Program. Works collaboratively within the GAPPS tri-partner agency team. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class (Primary Health Care or Adult) and entitled to practice
• Several years of experience in community health and/or mental health
• Membership in professional association e.g. NPAO

Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced clinical experience, skills and judgement in mental health
• Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing and through a variety of means
• Strong knowledge of community and regional services
• Ability to function and contribute as an effective team member including providing mentoring, education and coaching within the team
• Ability to work independently with the capacity to case review and consult with physicians
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multitask efficiently
• Excellent computer, presentation and educational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
• Effective listening, observation and facilitation skills to effectively assess the client and provide appropriate treatment and consultation
• Ability to use independent judgment and maintain confidentiality of records, actions, and information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Maintain certifications
• Ensure appropriate Professional Liability Protection is available according to the requirements of the CNO
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence: Class G
• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded. WHY WORK FOR US? SJCG cares about "Our People", and we know that a welcoming, caring, and supportive environment creates a positive work place that ensures employees are able to provide the best possible care to our clients. As a team member, you will be offered:
• Competitive and progressive salary and benefit packages
• Ability to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Relocation Assistance (some restrictions apply)
• Ongoing professional development and advanced education
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Opportunities to participate in research and teaching initiatives
• Tuition loan program
• Employee and family assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee Discounts ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S CARE GROUP
• Combining tradition & innovation in responding to the unmet needs of the people of Northwestern Ontario since 1884.
• Offers a broad range of programs and services in Rehabilitative Care, Addictions & Mental Health, and Seniors' Health across 8 sites in the City of Thunder Bay.
• Over 2,200 staff and growing.
• Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest level awarded by Accreditation Canada.
• Designated by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) as the Best Practice Spotlight Organization.
• Uses technology to help overcome challenges to healthcare including the sheer size of Northwestern Ontario to bring care closer to the people we serve.
• Northwestern Ontario regional lead for Rehabilitative Care, Behavioural Supports and Palliative Care.
• Coupling research with mobilization, our Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR) supports internal and external staff and clinicians through expertise, project consultation and knowledge translation.
• Continues to advance a self-management approach to care, and we are involving our clients more closely in their own care decisions to achieve the health outcomes that are important to them. To learn more about SJCG, please watch this video. ABOUT THUNDER BAY, ON If you enjoy the benefits of work life balance that a smaller centre can offer, with the benefit of working in a large and progressive organization, come join us in the North! Nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by the beauty of nature, Thunder Bay, with a population of 115,000, offers a perfect balance of urban and rural life. With world class sailing, boating, camping, hiking, and cycling in the summer months, and downhill and cross country skiing in the winter, Thunder Bay has something to offer healthy living enthusiasts throughout the year. Affordable housing and a vibrant, culturally diverse community with access to fine dining and the arts, make this community a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Thunder Bay has excellent schools, including publicly funded French language, French immersion, and International Baccalaureate programs, as well as Confederation College and Lakehead University. Thunder Bay is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the newest Law program in Ontario. Thunder Bay also offers innovative opportunities through the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute. To learn more Thunder Bay, ON, please visit or watch this video. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.