Nurse Practitioners – Primary Care

Permanent Full Time/Permanent Part Time

The Organization 

The Group Health Centre is a progressive multi-speciality ambulatory care health care organization and is one of Canada’s first consumer-sponsored health care facilities. As Ontario’s largest and longest-established alternatively funded healthcare organization, Group Health Centre serves over 60,000 Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District residents.

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care to a roster of patients, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. As an integral part of the team, the Nurse Practitioner will carry out a full scope of practice and work alongside a talented team of nurses, other health professionals and physicians dedicated to delivering quality care. 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Annual salary of $107,893.50 – $132,697.50 commensurate with nursing 
• Generous vacation reflective of total years of nursing experience (on average, GHC NPs receive 6 weeks vacation)
• Employer paid benefits including a healthcare spending account, $600 towards mental health support, $750 paramedical and more
• Hospital of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Financial support for continuing education
• Team of experienced Nurse Practitioners for support & consultation
• Monthly Nurse Practitioner Team Practice Based Learning sessions 
• Best in class electronic medical records system, EPIC
• Compressed work week and other flexible work arrangements available

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with a valid Extended Class Certification of Registration with The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Advanced knowledge and decision-making skills in health care assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease
• Proven ability to provide excellence in primary care within a multidisciplinary team
• Highly developed critical thinking, efficient time management, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively; independently and interdependently within an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to the professional and organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care
• Innate ability to act as a resource and role model 
• Effective team building skills and be able to promote and support positive working relationships, with all staff
• Ability to manage a critical situation using advanced critical thinking skills and a calm, therapeutic approach
• Demonstrated ability within the nurse/client relationship, to care for patients as unique individuals whose goals, values, and point of view may differ from those of the caregiver
• Demonstrated success in living the values of GHC

Union:

ONA

Positions:

Multiple

Operations:

Monday to Friday – Business Hours
Weekends & Holidays Off

Applications:

Please apply through our ADP Career Center 

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume indicating their qualifications for the position by the application deadline.  Those selected for interviews will be required to demonstrate their qualifications and required skills and abilities as outlined above. Group Health Centre is committed to an application and interview process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code/AODA. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the application or interview process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 705-759-5513. We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.