An exciting opportunity is available for *2* Permanent Full Time Nurse Practitioners in Northumberland County,with the Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT). Nurse Practitioners (NP) are valued members of our team, diagnosing and treating people of all ages. The NP, acting as the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for a roster of patients, will provide comprehensive medical care, education and coordination of care for people experiencing a spectrum of medical issues across the lifespan, from new life events to episodic illness to chronic disease. The Nurse Practitioner, and their patients, will be supported by our growing interprofessional team/programs. This position comes with paid vacation, paid time and expenses for professional development, and enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

About Us: NFHT is a non-profit, primary health care organization providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team includes family physicians and professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacist and chiropodist, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative and integrated care. For more information about our organization, please visit www.nfht.ca.

Location: Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, just one hour east of the GTA, Northumberland County offers the convenience of city access with the peace and beauty of country living.  Here you can enjoy affordable housing, enriching schools, a family friendly atmosphere and miles of natural beauty and rich cultural experiences

NFHT supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with a disability.

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, please contact us so that appropriate accommodations to be made.

Must Haves:

• Current registration (or eligible for registration) with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care (NP-PHC)
• Graduate of a recognized Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current membership with RNAO/NPAO, including professional liability insurance program
• Basic CPR certification
• Current Ontario Drivers’ License
• Strong clinical and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and nurture positive working relationships both within and outside of NFHT

You will stand out as a candidate if you also have:

• Experience in community and/or primary care medicine
• Proficient computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

We can offer you:

• A team environment that strives for professionalism, respect and compassion, respects the role of each Interprofessional Healthcare Provider and supports all providers to work to their full scope of practice
• A flexible schedule and environment that supports work-life balance
• Paid vacation, personal leave days and professional development paid time and expense coverage
• An opportunity to enroll in and contribute to your Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Eligible for benefits package
• Successful candidates may qualify for a financial incentive, through the Northumberland Primary Care Recruitment program, subject to eligibility and approval requirements.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume to Theo Barker, Executive Director, at info@nfht.ca. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.