Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
The Emergency department Nurse Practitioner (ED-NP) is a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with graduate education in nursing, additional clinical experience and specialty education and registration with the College of Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC). The ED-NP utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for emergency care patients of all age groups. The NP demonstrates in practice, the competencies to use his/her legislated authority to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures for patients in the ED. The ED-NP collaborates closely with the team to identify patients in urgent, emergent and life-threatening situations, and address the changing needs/status of patients within their level of competence. The ED-NP performs quality monitoring and improvement and administrative activities and participates in policy and procedure development or revision. acting as a resource and mentor serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.
Completion of a Master Degree in Nursing required.
Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Specialty Certificate required.
Eligibility for cross-appointment to an academic institution preferred.
The Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario.
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in a relevant specialty area required (i.e. medical/surgical and/or emergency nursing)
At least 1-year experience as an NP in an Emergency Department required (will consider candidates who have had an ED placement in their PHCNP program)
Recent experience with both adult and pediatric patients required.
Demonstrated competency to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessments and development of a treatment plan in accordance with College of Nurses standards and hospital policies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in both a verbal and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
Ability to work in a collaborative medical model of care with all members of the health care team
Innovative, creative and professional role model
Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Hours: Various rotating 7.5 - 11.25 hour shifts -- 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 1000-1800, 1200-2000, 1300-0100 (hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)
Salary: $65.09 to $76.14 per hour
Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.
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