Land acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner with mental health experience and experience working with children and adolescents supports the vision, strategic direction, leadership, operational management and clinical practices at Markham-Stouffville Hospital. The Mental Health Clinic is an outpatient clinic that provides consultation and longitudinal care to child and adolescent patients with mental health issues.

Work Schedule

The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday days (9am-5pm), with some flexibility required as per clinic/patient needs.

Compensation

BAND C. Range

Responsibilities

• The NP will work to full scope to practice within the interprofessional team model.
• The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for direct patient care in a consultative/collaborative model, as well as participation in staff education and research, and program evaluation.
• The NP provides patient care in accordance with legislative acts and frameworks guiding NP practice such as those from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Regulated Health Professionals Act (RHPA), the Public Hospitals Act, the Nursing Act and established medical directives.
• The NP will demonstrate competency to autonomously diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within the RN(EC) legislated scope of practice and designated medical directives, as appropriate.
• Telephone follow-up post-discharge, external capacity building exercises, weekend and after-hours coverage may be required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN (EC) - Nurse Practitioner-Primary Health Care (PHCNP)
• A minimum of 2-3 years of previous experience with assessment and treatment in a child and adolescent mental health; addictions setting. Urgent care and addictions experience preferred.
• Clinical experience in working with children and adolescents who experience a mental health diagnosis and may have a history of trauma and/or medical comorbidities. Some experience/training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Some experience with ASD is an asset.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
• Membership in the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario, preferred
• National certification in Mental Health from the Canadian Nurses Association (or similar), preferred
• Advanced clinical knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Experience in synthesis and documentation of comprehensive findings for consultation reports
• Demonstrated commitment and openness to continuing professional development and education
• Collaborative team member within an interdisciplinary team
• Participation in Hospital/ Mental Health type initiatives
• Experience interacting with interprofessional students
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech,
• Familiar and comfortable with technology-assisted healthcare delivery, for eg Zoom for healthcare
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required