Careers
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Full-Time Permanent (2 FTE's)
Location: 194 Court Street N. Thunder Bay, ON
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The Port Arthur Health Centre is the largest healthcare provider of its kind in the Thunder Bay region and a key contributor to community health. Our mission is to offer quality patient care and services with a commitment to excellence.
We represent a multidiscipline, multi-specialty supportive medical services group. We recognize and value the true nature of partnership: as individuals we benefit through cooperation and unity – as a team we benefit from the unique strengths of our colleagues.
We are seeking two Full-Time permanent Nurse Practitioner to support patient care delivery and the implementation of programs that will optimize the care of our patients. As a registered and licensed Nurse Practitioner, you provide patient centered care under the direction of physicians, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and treatment. Reporting to the Human Resources and Operations Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the team to deliver care and help develop programs such as diabetic management, cervical cancer screening, well baby checkups and more. Working to the full scope of their practice, the Nurse Practitioner will also work independently to assess, diagnosis and treat patients seen in the practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide acute, episodic, and chronic patient care, including comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and EMR documentation.
- Monitor patient progress, administer medications and treatments, and assist with diagnostic tests and minor procedures.
- Educate patients on health management, medications, and preventive care.
- Collaborating with physicians and circle of care to coordinate and optimize patient care
- Develop and support patient programs and contribute to team education resources and workshops
- Arrange specialist referrals and communicate assessment findings within the circle of care.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, team meetings, and the development of clinical programs.
- Maintain professional relationships with community networks and provide guidance to team members within scope.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Human Resources and Operations Manager.
As a member of the Port Arthur Health Centre Family Health Team, you will:
- Collaborate with community and hospital partners to enhance programs and patient care services.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and improvement of patient programs.
- Contribute to the overall functioning and success of the Family Health Team.
- Engage in quality improvement activities, including data collection and evaluation.
- Support a healthy, collaborative workplace that values learning, diversity, privacy, and professional standards.
Qualifications:
- RN license from College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing, designation required
- Completion of Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care certificate is required
- Master's degree in nursing is required
- Recent related nursing experience: Prefer five years' working experience in a community-based or hospital based clinical team delivering related programs
- Proof of professional liability insurance
- Proof of BCLS Certification
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Comfortable with electronic documentation and use of technology in the workplace
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confidence to practice independently
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution
- Excellent critical thinking skills and clinical decision making
- See value and able work effectively as a collaborative team member.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of Canadian healthcare standards and privacy regulations.
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Port Arthur Health Centre Family Health Team offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits and a pension plan. We also offer an attractive and rewarding work environment.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to bcosta@pahealthcentre.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.