Reconnect is a thriving, not-for-profit health care provider in the west end of Toronto. We take our commitment to our clients and work seriously. We value innovation, compassion, and hard work, as well as the importance of building relationships and having fun while doing our jobs. 

Reporting to a program manager, the Nurse Practitioner is a nurse specialist in primary health care, who functions both independently and as a member of the Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS) team providing on-call mobile crisis intervention and outreach services for older adults (65+ Years) with complex health issues with a focus on addictions issues or mental illness. The COSS team provides direct in-person contact with clients within 24 to 48 hours in a community setting. The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health care to the clients of Reconnect emphasizing health promotion, health education and disease prevention.

The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments of the well person throughout the lifespan. Assessments include a holistic health history, physical examination and appropriate screening and diagnostic tests;
• Assesses and manages episodic and stable chronic conditions commonly seen in primary health care, consulting with CHC physicians when issues present that go beyond the RN(EC) scope of practice;
• Performs telephone screening when necessary, which may include intake, referral, health care advice for acute or chronic conditions, anticipatory guidance, and support for reception;
• Provides supportive and lifestyle counselling which may include preventative counselling, brief supportive counselling or short term crisis management as assigned and when Reconnect workers are unavailable;
• Writes prescriptions and orders laboratory tests within the RN(EC) scope of practice;
• Makes home visits to clients who live within the catchment area as necessary;
• Makes internal and external referrals to specialists, hospitals or community resources as appropriate;
• Participates in community projects, agency activities and case conferences as a representative of the organization with other providers to ensure coordination of services to the client;
• Ensures that standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Nurses standards, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and Reconnect’s policies;
• Performs necessary back-up clinical functions for other nursing staff in their absence;
• Provides care at outreach clinics as needed;
• Makes health and program information accessible to clients through posters, pamphlets, and community publications;
• Educates, counsels and teaches individuals/families about various issues such as lifestyle and nutrition;
• Utilizes a health promotion approach, addressing determinants of health;
• Maintains complete and accurate records sufficient for timely communication with other professionals;
• Provides statistical information as required;
• Participates in the development of clinical policies and procedures as required;
• Participates in planning and evaluation of clinical programs and activities, and Reconnect program reviews as required;
• May perform clinical management tasks such as infection control, sterilization procedures and maintenance of clinical equipment and supplies;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Degree in nursing from a recognized university or equivalent education and experience;
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario and certificate of continuing competence;
• 3-5 years experience in a community setting or a combination of community experience and relevant hospital or public health nursing.

Key skills and abilities we are looking for:

• Experience in crisis prevention and intervention;
• Experience in mediating conflict;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Self-directed and independent, but also experienced in working effectively as a member of a team, which includes internal and external stakeholders;
• Applied computer skills (Microsoft Office, Client Information Systems, Web browsing);
• Fluency in a second language is a strong asset and preferred;
• Valid Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is required.

Special Requirements:

• Criminal background check;
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and statutory holidays as required;
• Must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation

To request an accommodation in the application process, contact us by phone at (416) 248-2050 ext. 5541

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Reconnect, all new hires must have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date and will be required to show proof. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon Reconnect's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.