Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual) (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Job description

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical nursing care and acts as a key primary care resource for geriatric patients within a specialized mental health setting. Working independently within the full scope of NP practice, the NP delivers comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, and expert triage services for older adults with complex mental health, cognitive and medical needs. Duties: Qualifications: French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension. - Conduct intake assessments, including medical/psychiatric history, mental status exams, and medication reconciliation. - Determine program eligibility and complete admissions in the electronic health record (EHR). - Develop initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. - Coordinate patient flow, triage referrals, and maintain accurate EHR documentation. - Liaise with community providers to ensure continuity of care. - Create and implement discharge plans, finalize documentation, and support safe transitions. - Provide primary and psychiatric care, including prescribing and monitoring medications. - Lead health promotion and educ...