NP, NP program graduate looking for a wonderful team

Full time | Barry’s Bay, ON

Description

This Nurse Practitioner (NP) position is a permanent 0.9 FTE shared between two organizations and includes the provision of one day per week of service at the Indigenous Primary Health Care Team.
The teams will negotiate a salary at the high end of the ministry pay scale and includes HOOPP. We have been approved for up to $25,000 from the Community Commitment Program for Nurses/NPs retention bonus for eligible NPs (for more information please visit: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/Community_Commitment_Program_for_Nurses)
This position is additionally supported by compassionate NPs from both organizations, eager to mentor and collaborate with you when you start. There are two other NP positions available in this area, making it possible for colleagues to relocate together.
The Madawaska Valley Family Health Team (MVFHT) is a newer Family Health Team (FHT) nestled south of Algonquin Park and east of Ottawa. The team consists of six family physicians, two nurse practitioners, nurses, a social worker and a dietitian. They have physical space in two locations and provide support (and are supported by) St Francis Memorial Hospital and Madawaska Valley Hospice. Within the values of respect, communication, integrity, collaboration, quality and honesty, they aim to increase capacity for care, support the needs of the community and build a positive and comprehensive team.
The Indigenous Primary Health Care Team for the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan is located in Renfrew County along the beautiful shores of Golden Lake. The IPHCT is approximately thirty minutes from the MVFHT. The IPHCT provides culturally safe primary health care services with a multidisciplinary team consisting of NPs, Physician, and Nursing. This team is augmented with other services in the community such as mental health, community health, diabetic education/care, dietitian, pharmacy, chronic disease management, foot care and home care. Training will be provided on cultural awareness and safety.
For more information visit:
https://www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com/health-services/
https://madawaskavalleyfht.com/

Requirements

Current registration (or eligible for registration) with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner (or writing the fall exam)
Graduate of a recognized Nurse Practitioner program
Demonstrated nursing experience, preferably in a community or primary care setting
Able to travel (30 minutes) and hold a valid driver’s licence

Job Application Methods

Please email us at: tracy@thevogelgroup.ca
The Madawaska Valley Family Health Team, the Algonquin Indigenous Health Care Team and The Vogel Group are committed to employment equity, diversity and a supportive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. The MVFHT offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.