Nurse Practitioner, Casual

Company : Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

Job Type : Full Time

Ottawa, Ontario

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Job Description - Nurse Practitioner, Casual

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner works with a multi-disciplinary primary care team in the provision of primary health care services to the clinic clients of the center with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Direct Client Service

Provides clinical services to clients, either in the Centre or in the community, taking into account the environmental, social, psychological and medical factors that influence health within the scope of their professional license.

Assesses, diagnoses and prescribes treatments to clients, and refers to other resources as appropriate.

Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community.

Plans and participates in outreach health services.

Maintains awareness of current issues and developments in the respective field.

Performs health promotion activities on relevant topics.

Administration

Maintains electronic/paper client records and protects the confidentiality of the information.

Performs administrative functions as required by the program.

Assists in maintaining the program database by entering data, generating reports, supporting analysis, and regular auditing of data integrity.

Assists in preparation of program and promotional materials and other documents as assigned.

Maintain an inventory of program resources available to clients.

Participates in regular chart audits and reviews.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Assists in the development of program specific policies and procedures/guidelines and in the overall planning and development of the program