The UPEI Health & Wellness Centre has launched a Provincial ADHD Program for Adults on PEI. The program is funded by the Department of Social Development and Housing and UPEI. The program is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) as part of the team of professionals who will support individuals who are living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The NP will provide direct service and work closely with other members of the Provincial ADHD Program. The NP will report directly to the Manager of the Provincial ADHD Program.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• On-campus access to our sports and fitness centre, swimming pool, restaurants, cafes, health and wellness centre, physiotherapy, and rehab facilities
• UPEI staff food discounts
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct clinical service to individuals 16+ who are referred to the Provincial ADHD Program. Performing comprehensive, focused health assessments and diagnosis using a holistic framework and multiple assessment techniques relevant to individual’s state of development, culture, health, and health problems. The individuals may have multiple co-morbidities, including past criminal behaviors
• Provide health care management and therapeutic intervention, consultations, and referrals in emergent and unstable client situations, initiating consultation with physicians and other practitioners as required
• Select, prescribe drugs and other therapies, and counsel clients within the scope of practice
• Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures to restore, regain or maintain physiological stability of client as required by context of practice as well as perform advanced elective procedures as required
• Provide patient services through autonomous coverage as initial point of entry, triage, and direct clients as appropriate to care providers. Initiate referrals to other service sites/providers when indicated by acuity
• Provide health promotion and illness prevention through direct guidance and counselling through collaboration with clients, interdisciplinary teams and community members in assessing relevant needs
• Provide health education and counselling through the use of teaching and learning principles and plan health promotion and illness prevention strategies by building on client and community resources
• Participate in the orientation of primary care staff and peer review of nursing practice as well as the overall evaluation of the practice setting’s programs and services
• Ensure maintenance of statistical records and participate in analysis of data
• Maintain and promote a culture of safety within the organization
• Provide case consultation and related supports to the professionals with the Provincial ADHD Program to support their clinical work and enhance client care
• May liaise with other program/population areas (e.g. Holland College, Provincial Corrections, 2SLGBTQIA etc.). This could include assessing the clinical needs of these communities and augment traditional clinical service with evidence informed clinical outreach
• Perform diagnostic interviews (structured and unstructured) with clients to collect relevant information which will aid in the diagnosis of ongoing health problems and illnesses
• Participate in team meetings, coaching and mentoring sessions and individual/group counselling sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from recognized Nurse Practitioner program (all ages, primary care required) and a minimum of 5 years relevant nursing experience in a combination of hospital and community settings
• A background in working with individuals with ADHD or additional training related to ADHD would be considered an asset
• Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse with the endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of PEI
• CPR certification
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in medical and nursing physical assessments and treatment methods
• Critical thinking proficiency to assess, analyze, diagnose, select treatment, evaluate, and refer patients with common acute or chronic health conditions, or for health promotion/illness prevention
• Knowledge of practice setting programs and the community it serves, as well as current grasp of evidence-based primary health care approaches and epidemiology issues pertinent to the catchment area and available resources
• Ability to liaise effectively with relevant stakeholders (e.g., UPEI/Holland College students, Provincial Correctional Facility, etc.)
• Demonstrated strengths in clinical work with cultural and other group and personal diversities
• Demonstrated effective professional skill including time management, interpersonal skills, oral and written skills, effective team building skills, collaborative, and consultative practice skills
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, FOIPP, Consent to Treatment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Child Protection Act, Health Professions Act, and other legislative frameworks as needed
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Nurse’s Association Code of Ethics
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to beginning employment