Internal Medicine Clinic Nurse Practitioner (Full-time Permanent)

Kenora, ON

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Description

The Internal Medicine Clinic Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care within the internal medicine clinic. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic conditions, delivering direct patient care, coordinating with internal medicine physicians, interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and contributing to program development and patient education initiatives. The NP plays a critical role in optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing the overall experience of care in an ambulatory setting.

As the NP you will work closely with Internal Medicine physicians to provide longitudinal care for outpatients. This would include providing in person and virtual reassessments, ordering and reviewing investigations, prescriptions (including renewals) and titration of medications for patients with CHF, COPD, Cirrhosis, Diabetes Mellitus and other complex comorbidities. The NP will provide follow up post-discharge from the hospital to ensure continuity of care.

This position offers the opportunity to practice with autonomy in coordinating and managing patient care, including scheduling patient appointments, follow-up visits, and diagnostic testing. In addition, the administrative responsibilities associated with the role will be shared collaboratively between the Nurse Practitioner and Internal Medicine Clinic physicians. A comprehensive 4-week orientation and onboarding period will be provided in collaboration with the physicians, with a gradual introduction to scheduled patients and transition toward an independent Nurse Practitioner-led caseload.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with nursing experience in an acute setting or relevant specialty. Other combinations of experience may be considered
• Current registration in the NP class from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Master’s degree in nursing
• Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Certification in CPI or willing to obtain
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and a commitment to evidence-based practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural community and diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with external and internal stakeholders
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.