North East Regional Virtual Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner VACANT POSITION
Location: Primarily Remote with flexibility to travel to any Maamwesying location as required. Residents of Ontario Health North East Region are strongly preferred
Employment Status: Part Time Contract until March 31st, 2026, with the possibility of extension
Hours of Work: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Shifts Include: Monday Thursday from 6 pm 9 pm; and Friday from 1 pm 9 pm
Salary Range: $113,496 - $139,586

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in providing access to Virtual Primary Health Care for the North East Region. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in collaboration with the East Region Virtual Care Clinic, is leading the development and implementation of the North East Region Virtual Care Clinic to facilitate enhancing access to episodic primary care services for all North Eastern residents.

The opportunity: The North East Region Virtual Care Clinic is a free, Nurse Practitioner-led virtual walk-in-clinic that serves clients who are experiencing an urgent medical condition and need timely access to care throughout the Ontario Health North East Region. This service is being delivered in partnership with the East Region Virtual Care Clinic. The clinic, currently in its development stages, serves clients with or without a primary care provider and with or without a health card.

Working within Ontario Health North East Region, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, client-centered care that emphasizes accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care for clients. The Nurse Practitioner will provide episodic and primary care assessments related to screening, prevention, treatment, and referrals to community programs. The Nurse Practitioner, with support from the medical secretary team, will activate clinical pathways, referring clients to additional services and connecting them with community- based and specialty services as indicated.

The Nurse Practitioner will be an effective, collaborative member of the North East Regional Virtual Care Clinic and will demonstrate advocacy and leadership skills to champion and support goals that align with and achieve the North East and East Region Virtual Clinic Strategy in the context of safe and ethical Nurse Practitioner practice.

What you need to bring with you:
Nursing Degree completion of a Masters degree in Nursing
Completion of a recognized primary care NP program
Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as RN (Extended Class)
Must hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate from a CNO-approved training program
Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) membership is an asset
Minimum of three years experience working as a primary care NP with clients having complex needs
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a virtual care setting
Experience with Oscar/ Oscar Pro is an asset
Experience using Ocean Referral is an asset
Experience working in target based settings, and achieving deliverables
Ability to thrive in a busy and fast-paced environment
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner that can be effectively understood includes active listening skills to understand client needs and coaching of clients as collaborative partners in their health care
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage crises in a professional manner
Demonstrated report-writing skills for a clinical setting
Superior communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Basic CPR certification
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word)
Advanced computer literacy
Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset
Experience working with the Francophone population is an asset
Valid current vulnerable sector police check required upon hiring
Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Why Work with Us?
Competitive Salary based on experience
Paid Extended Health Benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Competitive vacation package; with an additional 6 Indigenous statutory holidays
Life-long learning is a priority
Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)
High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur. Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code Special Programs.

This is a new program that is still in development and may go through new changes from time to time. Candidates with an interest in contributing to and supporting a program that is growing and developing, are encouraged to apply.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the link in BambooHR. Please ensure that North East Regional Virtual Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner appears in the subject line. Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.

Posting Deadline: May 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you to all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.