Nurse Practitioner - University Health Network, Toronto

About the role

The University Health Network is committed to high-quality and equitable care for all patients. UHN recognizes the significant health gaps that continue to exist for patients with unmet health and social needs, and the need for provision of health care at home for vulnerable seniors. To advocate for these patients, UHN established the new Gattuso Center for Social Medicine to transform how we deliver care for marginalized populations.

UHN is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Social Medicine Program. This role will focus on addressing the social determinants of health for patients with unmet complex medical and social needs. The Social Medicine Program serves high-utilizing patients within the UHN Emergency Department and other units. As a member of the team, the Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with the Social Medicine Community Health Worker/ Social Medicine Navigator, UHN care teams, and community partners to deliver care that meet patients where they are.

Key duties

• Autonomous Patient Care & Most Responsible Provider (MRP): As the MRP, manage a caseload of patients with complex multidisciplinary needs including diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, reviewing, reconciling, and prescribing medications, ensuring continuity of care, and performing procedures within the legislative scope of practice and defined collaborative practice agreement.
• Advanced Health Assessment & Management: Provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, and prevention of illness and injury to patients.
• Develop Care Plans: Use advanced clinical knowledge to analyze data and synthesize information using a variety of framework or theories to develop care plans.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely and coordinate with physicians, specialists, and members of an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care, support escalation and continuity of care in both hospital and community settings, facilitate therapeutic communication, and ensure timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Serve as a mentor to members of Social Medicine care team, foster an environment that promotes safe and collaborative care, lead by example in management of clinical care, and act as a clinical subject matter expert and role model.
• Research & Program Development: Contribute to advancement of Social Medicine care model through participation in research, program evaluation, policy development, advisory boards, conferences, publishing academic work, and leading QI projects as needed.
• Community Engagement & Advocacy: Work alongside community organizations, City, and Province to advocate for marginalized populations and improve access to care for patients.

Skills and experience

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class.
• Successful completion of a College of Nurses of Ontario recognized Nurse Practitioner Program.
• 4+ years practical and related experience as a nurse practitioner in mental health, addictions and harm reduction and primary care.
• Strong patient-centred focus, with a commitment to compassionate, culturally competent care.
• Understanding quality and research methods, with the ability to lead the translation and sharing of new knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work across the system within UHN, the community and government organizations.
• High level of comfort with diverse populations; demonstrated ability and comfort in working with people who use drugs and have mental health challenges.
• Commitment to working with people who have lived experience.
• A current valid drivers' license and ability to travel for patient visits, as required.
• Experience in advocacy work with marginalized and socially vulnerable populations an asset.

Compensation and perks

In addition to working alongside talented healthcare professionals, UHN offers comprehensive offerings and benefits to support you throughout your career.

• Competitive offer packages
• Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, and on-site gyms