Nurse Practitioner
Department: Student Wellness Centre, Student Affairs
Location: Brantford, ON
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.
Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier’s Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.
Reporting to the Director of the Student Wellness Centre (SWC), the newly created Nurse Practitioner role within the Student Wellness Centre will be an integral part of the Student Wellness Centre medical team on the Brantford and Milton Campus. Laurier’s Student Wellness Centre provides student-centered, accessible, and confidential services that enhance students’ personal and academic success at university. The multi-disciplinary SWC team is staffed by professionals with a special interest in providing service and coordinated health care and wellness support to university students. The team is currently comprised of medical physicians, a psychiatrist, counsellors, registered nurses, a mental health nurse, clinic aide, medical receptionists, health educators. The Nurse Practitioner provides patient centred primary healthcare to a diverse student population with a variety of physical and mental health needs. This role contributes to the overall health and well-being of our students.
Department: Student Wellness Centre, Student Affairs
Location: Brantford, ON
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.
Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier’s Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.
Reporting to the Director of the Student Wellness Centre (SWC), the newly created Nurse Practitioner role within the Student Wellness Centre will be an integral part of the Student Wellness Centre medical team on the Brantford and Milton Campus. Laurier’s Student Wellness Centre provides student-centered, accessible, and confidential services that enhance students’ personal and academic success at university. The multi-disciplinary SWC team is staffed by professionals with a special interest in providing service and coordinated health care and wellness support to university students. The team is currently comprised of medical physicians, a psychiatrist, counsellors, registered nurses, a mental health nurse, clinic aide, medical receptionists, health educators. The Nurse Practitioner provides patient centred primary healthcare to a diverse student population with a variety of physical and mental health needs. This role contributes to the overall health and well-being of our students.
Accountabilities
- Provides client-centred primary care to clients within the full scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Ability to work independently and autonomously to the full scope of a Nurse Practitioner, while also being able to work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary Student Wellness team.
- Performs comprehensive health assessments including a health history and physical examinations using a holistic framework with the management of acute and chronic medical conditions, therapeutic management, and health promotion.
- Considers the social determinants of health, associated health risks, and addresses the biopsychosocial needs of clients, including clients with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses and/or concurrent disorders involving substance use/abuse.
- Assess client presentation, evaluates urgency of care needed, and selects appropriate level of care.
- Facilitate referrals to other providers where appropriate and determines follow up required.
- Develop a care plan based on needs, while prioritizing appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures, with the ability to interpret the results of relevant screening and diagnostic tests.
- Accurately and thoroughly document assessments, plan, intervention and evaluation, and third-party correspondence in a timely manner
- Prescribe pharmaceutical and other non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions, withing the scope of a Nurse Practitioner. Appropriately counsel clients on drug therapy, side effects and interactions.
- Actively participates and provides consultation with campus and community health providers in the client’s circle-of-care which may include Physicians, NPs, RNs, Counsellors, and other allied health professionals Initiates and/or participates in case conferences when required.
- Ensure Student Wellness Centre Director and team members who are in the circle of care, are aware of students who may be at risk of harm, significant deterioration, or otherwise require support from the Wellness Centre
- Supporting Medical Staff (RNs and Clinic Aide) along side the Nursing Manager, to ensure safe and effective patient care is being implemented and supported.
- Work closely with the Leadership Team and Director to support policies, procedures, and best practice development in the Student Wellness Centre.
- Collaborate with the SWC leadership team in assessing student health promotion and illness prevention needs and supports the development and the implementation of health promotion programs on campus as needed.
- Liaise closely with student support personnel and service areas. This includes, but is not limited to working closely with the Dean of Students, other Student Wellness Centre professionals, Accessible Learning, Learning Services (in particular, Early Alert and Learning Strategist staff), Residence Life, and Special Constable Service.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Nurse Practitioner (Registered Nurse in the Extended Class) with no practice restrictions.
- Masters of Nursing Degree Preferred.
- 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 (CNO) as a Registered Nurse Extended Class (Nurse Practitioner).
- Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Primary Health Care.
- Member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is an asset.
- Must obtain own Liability Insurance.
- Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health.
- Experience working with diverse communities preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner that can be effectively understood – practicing active listening skills to understand client needs and coaching of clients as collaborative partners in their health care.
- Performs to maximum scope of practice and recognizes acuity/presentations beyond scope.
- Demonstrated ability to manage crises in an effective, professional manner.
- Strong independent worker with excellent consultative skills.
- Demonstrated excellent 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.
- Excellent written skills and report writing for a clinical setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word) is an asset.
- Proficiency with Practice Solutions is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of electronic medical record/billing systems.
- Basic CPR and first aid certification required.
How to Apply
Completed applications can be submitted online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Mark Gillis, Partner, at mgillis@kbrs.ca or Natalie Lagacé, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at nlagace@kbrs.ca.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility.
Wilfrid Laurier University and KBRS will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named in the job description.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Mark Gillis, Partner, at mgillis@kbrs.ca or Natalie Lagacé, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at nlagace@kbrs.ca.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility.
Wilfrid Laurier University and KBRS will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named in the job description.
