Nurse Pracititioner

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A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, here you will experience the balance of a supportive and challenging career environment and a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care supports and medical management of substance use disorders. Function as a practitioner, leader, consultant, educator, and advocate in a multidisciplinary care team in the implementation, evaluation, and provision of high quality, client-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Diploma and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. We are looking for someone with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an addictions service role. Candidates that possess Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is preferred.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description below.

We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan through HOOPP and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 4252 by October 4, 2023 at 11:59 pm on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/.

Purpose: Provide primary care supports and medical management of substance use disorders. Function as a practitioner, leader, consultant, educator, and advocate in a multidisciplinary care team in the implementation, evaluation, and provision of high quality, client-centered care.

Standard Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Certificate of Registration as RN (Extended Class) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Required Qualifications:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate is required.
• Current certification in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
• Current certification in Non-violent crisis intervention is required.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Current specialty certificate in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Trained in prescribing controlled substances per CNO requirements.
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an addictions service role.
• Experience working with homeless and precariously housed population.
• Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes.
• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide client-centered care.
• Experience specific to care of individuals struggling with addictions and substance use disorders.
• Experience specific to the implementation of trauma informed care.
• Experience in culturally safe care provision.

General Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of advanced nursing practice/theory, health management, health promotion, and disease/injury prevention to provide health services with a focus in addictions service care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care related to addictions service provision.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on marginalized populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices of harm reduction philosophies and recovery principles.
• Proven leadership abilities with high levels of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning.
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative practice model as a member of an inter-professional team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant acts, regulations, legislation and standards related to Occupational Health and Safety in the hospital setting.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of process improvement methodology.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage workload and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Demonstrated positive performance record and the ability to meet the job expectations and performance standards required of this position.
• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with healthcare providers and patients.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
• Shift patterns are subject to the requirements of the position.

Preference Given to:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is preferred.
• Completion of the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health Opioid Use Disorder Treatment course is preferred.

French Language Service (FLS) Designation:

Bilingualism requirements will be posted in accordance with the FLS Designation Plan.  If a position is designated bilingual and no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.