Current Opportunities

About the Position

Working in the fast paced offices of family physicians, collaboratively with other health professionals, to provide comprehensive primary health care, the counsellor delivers a wide range of mental health services to patients and their families. 

The primary goals of this position are to build the capacity of family physicians' teams to identify and treat mental health concerns as part of comprehensive primary health care. The counsellor will work collaboratively, providing team training and consultation, as well as assessment and treatment to adults, children, youth and their families.

Qualifications

• An advanced level of mental health knowledge and experience working with adults, children, youth and families, acquired through a minimum of 3 years' supervised clinical practice in this area
• Extensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies (MSW,RN,BScN,CPMHN(C) or equivalent) and membership in a professional college
• Excellent clinical skills and minimum 3 years' experience assessing and managing mental health problems commonly seen in primary care 
• Formal training and experience in evidence-based treatments such as IPT and CBT
• Experience in individual child youth and family assessment and treatment, as well as group modalities
• Knowledge of community resources an asset
• Knowledge of current mental health and privacy legislation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter to the attention of the Mental Health Program by one of the following ways:

• Fax: 905-667-4872
• Mail: Hamilton Family Health Team, Nursing Program, 123 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K8
• Email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

About the Position

Working as a group facilitator for adult, young adult and youth mental health groups for patients referred by their physicians and other health professionals in the practice.  All groups are co-facilitated with another Mental Health Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Extensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies
• Minimum of five years clinical work experience
• Knowledge and experience in the area of mental health treatment and management (evidence based treatments such as CBT)
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Flexibility and a strong commitment to a "collaborative care model" and interest in helping build this evolving area of mental health service

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter to the attention of the Mental Health Program by one of the following ways:

• Fax: 905-667-4872
• Mail: Hamilton Family Health Team, Nursing Program, 123 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K8
• Email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

The Hamilton Family Health Team, currently has positions available for part-time Primary Care Nurse Practitioners. 

Ideal candidates have excellent health assessment/clinical skills, the ability to perform the full range of duties and responsibilities, and experience working with collaborative, interprofessional teams in a variety of clinical settings. They also have direct primary care experience, strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, and computer abilities.

Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC) is required.  Successful candidates will practice to the full Nurse Practitioner Scope in busy practice environments.

Interested applicants please submit resume by email to: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

About the Job

Exciting opportunities are now available for Registered Practical Nurses to work as part of inter-disciplinary teams led by committed family physicians in the Hamilton area. The Hamilton Family Health Team serves as a focus for chronic disease management, community-based health promotion and disease prevention programs and activities. Working collaboratively with 166 family physicians and serving a patient population of over 290,000, opportunities exist for Registered Practical Nurses to significantly shape and influence health outcomes for the Hamilton community.  

You will work within the full scope of practice in a patient-centred model of care with a team of highly motivated allied health care professionals including, dietitians, mental health counsellors and pharmacists.

You will provide clinical assessment and treatment, patient referral, and counselling. You will also initiate and maintain chronic disease management and health promotion programs.

Qualifications

• You must hold a current certification of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN and maintain membership in the RNAO.
• These positions require excellent health assessment/clinical skills and the ability to perform the full range of duties and responsibilities. While primary care experience is preferred, an orientation to primary care will be provided.
• You are an independent, creative and organized individual with strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, and computer skills.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter by one of the following ways:

• Fax: 905-667-4872
• Mail: Hamilton Family Health Team, Nursing Program, 123 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K8
• Email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

Please specify the number of hours per week desired.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Job

Exciting opportunities are now available for Registered Nurses to work as part of inter-disciplinary teams led by committed family physicians in the Hamilton area. The Hamilton Family Health Team serves as a focus for chronic disease management, community-based health promotion and disease prevention programs and activities. Working collaboratively with 166 family physicians and serving a patient population of over 290,000, opportunities exist for Registered Nurses to significantly shape and influence health outcomes for the Hamilton community.  

You will work within the full scope of practice in a patient-centred model of care with a team of highly motivated allied health care professionals including, dietitians, mental health counsellors and pharmacists.

You will provide clinical assessment and treatment, patient referral, and counselling. You will also initiate and maintain chronic disease management and health promotion programs.

Qualifications

• You must hold a current certification of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN and maintain membership in the RNAO.
• These positions require excellent health assessment/clinical skills and the ability to perform the full range of duties and responsibilities. While primary care experience is preferred, an orientation to primary care will be provided.
• You are an independent, creative and organized individual with strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, and computer skills.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter by one of the following ways:

• Fax: 905-667-4872
• Mail: Hamilton Family Health Team, Nursing Program, 123 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K8
• Email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

Please specify the number of hours per week desired.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Practice located on the Stoney Creek Mountain looking for a Registered Nurse to work Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Friday.  

You will be responsible for many office duties, to work with the family physician as well as independently.

Primary care experience is preferred

Strong communication and computer skills required

PS/Telus is an asset but training will be provided

Able to perform Telephone triage and monitoring for patients   

Please fax to 905-388-1009 Attn : Cheryl

We would like to thank everyone that applied, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Required immediately for fast-paced Family Physician office. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• providing clerical and administrative support to patients and their families in a professional and compassionate manner,
• registering/greeting patients,
• answering multiple phone lines,
• booking procedures and instructions,
• creating correspondence,
• monitoring and maintaining EMR program, preventative health lists,
• tracking Specialist appointments,
• facilitate and gather information for various patient forms,
• various clerical and reception duties and tasks as assigned by Clinic Manager. 

Must be a graduate of a Medical Office Administration program with a minimum of 5 years experience.  Must be an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about working in the medical field.  Multi-tasking is essential and be able to adapt to a fluctuating schedule and tasks. Able to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and assist others in completion of assigned tasks.  Demonstrated effective communication, ability to organize work and prioritize tasks in a busy environment. Excellent problem solving skills. Extensive computer knowledge and medical terminology required. 

How to Apply 

Please forward handwritten cover letter, along with your resume to:

lpellizzari7@gmail.com

Family Physicians Office looking for Medical Office Assistant (Part-time).  Potential for future full-time hours.

• exceptional customer service  and professionalism a must
• EMR experience required
• answer incoming calls and manage inquiries
• manage with incoming and outgoing mail and faxes, posting reports
• scanning, filing
• greet and register patients
• must be flexible, able to cover holidays
• schedule patients appointments
• complete clerical duties as assigned
• diploma in Medical Office Administration or equivalent
• Monday & Tuesday or Monday & Friday ( full -days)

How to Apply 

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Practice Manager, Email address: jenndouglas13@gmail.com or Fax: 905-662-2233. 

Part-time office assistant needed for busy family practice in Dundas.

Prior experience performing both administrative and clinical duties and managing of electronic medical records in a medical office setting preferred.

Knowledge of PS Suite software would be an asset.

25-30 hrs/week.  $17-$19/hr depending on experience.

Please e-mail resumes to  zdresume70@gmail.com . We would like to thank everyone that applied, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Solo family practice (affiliated with the Hamilton Family Health Team) located on the Hamilton Mountain is looking to hire a full time permanent RPN who has primary care experience.

Job Responsibilities include:

• provide care for well babies, children and teens.
• provide complete well woman exams that include pap smears
• provide prenatal examinations and support to new mothers
• provide wound care and suture removal
• administer vaccinations as well as other injections
• follow up on labs and imaging under direction of the family physician
• make referrals on behalf of physician

Requirements:

• Registered with good standing
• Current vulnerable sector police check
• Current CPR-HCP

Assets:

• Knowledge of Telus PSS EMR
• Certificate Women's Health Exam Course

Work Hours

34-36 hours a week

Start Date

as early as possible 

Job Types:  Permanent  Full-time

Please send resumes to : chmkperera@gmail.com 

Only those that have been selected for an interview will be contacted, thank-you for your interest.

The Haldimand Family Health Team (HFHT) is an interprofessional Family Health Team (FHT) ensuring access to comprehensive primary health care to individuals, families and the community. There are three clinic locations: Dunnville, Caledonia and Hagersville. This position will be based out of all three sites.

The HFHT is comprised of a team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, dietitian, psychotherapist, respiratory educator and social workers, all supported by an administrative and clinical support team.

As a key member of the HFHT, and an integral part of an interprofessional health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver nursing care in accordance with HFHT policies, medical directives, professional practice standards and according to regulations set out by:

.  College of Nurses of Ontario's "Practice Standards"

.  Nursing Act (1991)

.  Regulated Health Professions Act (1991)

RN's within the HFHT will work within their scope of practice to treat and educate patients. This is achieved through working collaboratively with a broad range of interprofessional health care professionals and HFHT physicians.

All clinical decision making outside the scope of the RN must be done in accordance with established Medical Directives or in consultation with a HFHT Nurse Practitioner, and/or physicians of the HFHT.

• RN's will be encouraged to operate within their full scope of practice. They are required to work co-operatively with all members of the health care team in the promotion of patient health and disease prevention.
• The RN on a regular and continuous basis, exercises clinical judgement and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the HFHT.
• Maintain accurate, concise and confidential documentation pertaining to patient history and encounter data. Record the patient visit, including the reason for the visit, the patient's presentation, relevant history and family history, the assessment and plan.
• Maintain the medical record alert system to recall patients for health promotion and disease prevention.
• Conduct history taking and physical assessments, consult and collaborate with physicians and allied health professionals, initiate and implement interventions and care plans, make referrals to programs and services, and provide appropriate follow-up and evaluation.
• Conduct preventative screening, chronic disease management, and health promotion activities based on clinical and best practice guidelines to positively impact health behaviours and outcomes.
• Design and carry out group education sessions in collaboration with other HFHT members.
• Work collaboratively with the health care team in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of chronic disease management programs.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships by acting as a point of contact and care navigator for patients and families, as well as enhancing the patient experience
• Provides care for patients throughout the lifespan i.e. perinatal, prenatal, infant, child/teen, adult and elder care.
• In accordance with RN scope of practice and Medical Directives, perform clinical procedures and health checks such as but not limited to; wellness checks, well-baby visits, TB testing, prenatal/obstetrical visits, immunization updates, suture/staple removal, skin and wound dressings, liquid nitrogen treatment and other injections as required.
• Supports the education, training, and professional development needs of team members.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement initiatives and program development in alignment with HFHT's Strategic Plan.
• The RN may be required to provide primary care within the confines of a client's home.  These environments are not assessed before hand and it is the responsibility of the RN to assess the environment for health and safety risks.
• Telephone triage and advice to patients and families.
• Reviews clinic data regularly and uses the data to aid in the proactive management of patient populations.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• BScN required.
• Current and in good standing registration as an RN with the CNO.
• Current membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
• Preference given to those with at least two years of experience in a primary health care setting and/or Emergency/Urgent Care setting.
• Ability to function in a full scope RN role in a collaborative and interdisciplinary primary health care team.
• Self-directed individual with strong organizational, interpersonal, assessment and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications. Prior experience and knowledge of OSCAR or an electronic medical record would be an asset.
• Must have own vehicle and valid Ontario driver's license.

In order to meet the needs of Haldimand Family Health Team and it's patients, we reserve the right to change an employee's duties, work location,   responsibilities and reporting relationships as needed, provided that any new duties and responsibilities remain suitable for the employee's current skill level and position.

Application Instructions 

Qualified and interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter no later than February 10^th, 2019 by one of the following ways: 

Fax:  905-768-2879

Mail:  Haldimand Family Health Team. 75 Parkview Road, Suite 7. Hagersville. ON. N0A 1H0 Email:  lisa.carusello@haldimandfht.ca  

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check and medical screening. 

Registered Nurse

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Registered Nurse to work part-time or full-time with a busy group practice in Hamilton.

As a member of the interprofessional primary care team, the registered nurse provides comprehensive primary care services to individuals and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the physicians providing clinical support
• Performs telephone triage and monitoring
• Performs a variety of medical procedures such as: wound dressing, ear syringing, suture removal, PAPs, immunizations and injections.

Qualifications: 

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration required
• Excellent computer skills preference with EMR (Primary Care system)
• Excellent communication, decision-making, problem solving, conflict management and time management skills.
• Strong assessment and triaging skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Apply by email to MDocHR@gmail.com 

Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant

We are looking for a Full-Time Physicians Assistant to assist our Physicians with their extremely busy Family Practice. While working closely with the physicians, you will also be given the opportunity and the autonomy to run your clinic day to day.

Responsibilities:

• Patient education and counselling
• Prescribing under medical directives
• Physical examinations such as Well Women, WBC, Prenatal's etc.
• Diagnosing and treating
• Referrals
• Managing Chronic Care patients
• Ordering and reviewing lab reports

Qualifications and Experience: 

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current certification of registration RN(EC) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Membership with the NPAO
• Experience with Practice Solutions EMR

Physicians Assistant:

• Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Current registration with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
• Experience with Practice Solutions EMR
• New Graduates are welcome

Hours of Work: 

Monday through Thursday from 9:00am - 4:30pm

Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

We are excited to be having a Physicians Assistant join our team and are looking for a candidate that is as passionate as we are in providing exceptional patient care at an above average level.

To submit your application, please forward your cover letter and resume to: mkragten@dundasfamilymedicalgroup.ca