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About the role

  • Nurse Practitioner providing primary healthcare to diverse students at Wilfrid Laurier University. Managing complex physical and mental health needs across Brantford and Milton campuses.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-centred primary healthcare to a diverse student population at the Brantford and Milton campuses
  • Perform comprehensive health assessments, including health histories and physical examinations
  • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic care, health promotion, and illness prevention
  • Assess urgency and determine the appropriate level of care
  • Facilitate referrals, determine follow-up, and develop individualized care plans
  • Prioritize diagnostic tests and procedures and interpret relevant results
  • Document assessments, interventions, evaluations, and third-party correspondence accurately and promptly
  • Prescribe pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions within NP scope
  • Counsel clients on drug therapy, side effects, interactions, symptom management, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes
  • Consult and collaborate with physicians, NPs, RNs, counsellors, and allied health professionals
  • Participate in case conferences and support students at risk of harm or deterioration
  • Deliver care in person, remotely, by telephone, and virtually where appropriate
  • Support medical staff and help ensure safe, effective patient care
  • Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating campus health services and health promotion programs
  • Support Student Wellness Centre policies, procedures, compliance, and best-practice development
  • Maintain medical records according to professional standards and PHIPA guidelines
  • Liaise with student support services and develop relationships with campus and community resources

Requirements

  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner (Registered Nurse in the Extended Class) with no practice restrictions
  • Minimum of three years’ experience working as a primary care NP supporting clients with complex needs
  • Certification and membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner)
  • Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Primary Health Care
  • Must obtain own Liability Insurance
  • Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner and practice active listening
  • Ability to perform to maximum scope of practice and recognize acuity/presentations beyond scope
  • Demonstrated ability to manage crises effectively and professionally
  • Strong independent work and consultative skills
  • Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, written, and report-writing skills
  • Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of electronic medical record/billing systems
  • Basic CPR and first aid certification required
  • Flexibility to work outside traditional hours when required
  • Masters of Nursing Degree preferred
  • Experience working with diverse communities preferred
  • Membership in NPAO or RNAO is an asset
  • Microsoft Office proficiency is an asset
  • Practice Solutions proficiency is an asset

Benefits

  • Annual step progression on anniversary date up to $65.78 per hour
  • Continuing employment opportunity
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Accessible application process and alternative-format support

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$58 - CA$61 per hour

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

OnsiteBrantfordCanada

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