Nurse practitioner

*Nurse Practitioner Recruitment:* Located in Northern Perth and Huron Counties in Southwestern Ontario, the Listowel-Wingham and Area Family Health Team is a progressive team of health professionals with an integrated approach to healthcare. We are currently seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner 37.5 hours per week. *Position Summary:* The NP will work in close collaboration with physicians and allied health care professionals within the Family Health Team (FHT), as well as community partners. The Nurse Practitioner will work our Wingham location. As vital members of the patient-focused team, nurse practitioners will provide comprehensive primary care services. Nurse practitioners provide acute/episodic care, health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management in a primary care setting with a goal to assist patients and their families to function optimally within their capacity. Nurse practitioners also assist in the ongoing development of primary care programs and resources in collaboration with other members of the FHT and other partners. The scope of practice of the FHT nurse practitioners follows the practice guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario. *Qualifications:* Qualifications for this position will include: · Current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario in the Extended Class · The ability to work in a rapidly changing environment · Experience with program planning and evaluation · Willingness to work in a collaborative practice setting with other allied health professionals · Have previous experience in working with patients and groups of patients · Have demonstrated ability to work independently · Possess well developed organizational, communication, teaching and leadership skills Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $63.00-$65.00 per hour Work Location: In person