Lifestyle for Self-Management

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Nurse Practioner Interview on CBC Radio - Morning North

Listen to the interviews with Amanda Rainville, and Jennifer Clement at the link below

CBC Radio - Morning North

Nurse Practitioners call on Province to Boost Funding

Jennifer Clement, the Executive Director of the SDNPC addressed the Queens Park Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs at a hearing at the Holiday Inn on Regent Street. She spoke to the issues our health system faces and the role that nurse practitioner clinics can play in helping to resolve them.

For the full details, please read the articles linked below.

Sudbury.com

TheSudburyStar.com

12 Month Maternity Leave starting April 1 2023

Working as part of the inter-disciplinary health care team, the Nurse Practitioner works to full scope to provide comprehensive primary care to a roster of patients of all ages at the Larch Street location. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended (Nurse Practitioner) Class

• Evidence of liability insurance

• Current Ontario Driver’s License

• Demonstrated experience in Community and/or Primary Care Setting

• Demonstrated experience in working with vulnerable populations including mental health and addictions

• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an

  emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction

• Superior organization, research, evaluation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in the use of the computer hardware and software, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

• Prior experience and knowledge of electronic medical record (Accuro) would be an asset

• Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based

  opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences

• Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care including the ability to share information and

  teach while treating a patient

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exhibit an ability to be open and non-judgmental

• Must show proof of COVID 19 Vaccination

• Ability to work scheduled hours (including late clinics)

  Hours are 35 hours per week, will receive 8% in lieu of benefits/vacation.

  SDNPC celebrates diversity and is devoted to creating an inclusive and equal opportunity environment for all employees. Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the interview process should advise the contact noted below so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

  Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resumes to: Jennifer Clement, Executive Director
  30 Ste Anne Road
  Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1

  jclement@sdnpc.ca

Deadline to apply: February 3, 2023 at 4pm

Please note that these links will bring you to the secure Ocean website that handles our online apppointment bookings. This website is separate from the SDNPC website and is the best way we can ensure that the information you submit remains secure.

Larch Street Clinic

Please use this link if you are a patient at our Larch Street Clinic.

Sherry Giroux NP, Kirandeep Kaur NP, Nicole Welsh NP and Emily McDonald RN

Click here to Book Your Appointment

Lively Clinic

Please use this link if you are a patient at our Lively Clinic.

Jana Blackburn NP, Tiffany McGilvery NP and Christina Dippong RPN

Click here to Book Your Appointment

Ste. Anne Road Clinic

Please use this link if you are a patient at our Ste. Anne Road Clinic.

Jennifer Dawson NP, Kim Demers NP, Mary Geroux NP and Sarah Slack RN

Click here to Book Your Appointment

 Youth Wellness Hub

The Sudbury Youth Wellness Hub is an integrated “one-stop-shop” that addresses a gap in care free of charge for 12-25 year olds including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, 2SLGBTQIA, Francophone, Immigrant, refugee, ethnic/cultural minority, racialized, and youth with disabilities. Our Nurse Practitioner helps youth with concerns about sexual health, physical health, mental health, general questions, and providing outside referrals as needed.

Click here to Book Your Appointment

June 2022

Registered Nurse

The Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics (SDNPC) are seeking a Registered Nurse.  The SDNPC is one of 25 NPLCs in Ontario that is fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health to provide primary care in communities across the province.  The SDNPC is committed to patient-centered care that is based on a self-management model that promotes a partnership between the patient and their care provider. 

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director, under indirect supervision, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides high quality professional nursing care to assigned patients, consistent with the vision of the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics and the Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

As the Registered Nurse, you can expect to:

• Perform nursing assessments, nursing treatments, health education/counseling and other clinical activities according to CNO standards of practice for RNs.
• Be responsible for overseeing and administration of immunization programs offered at SDNPC, in conjunction with other staff.
• Be responsible for ensuring that SDNPC maintains the highest level of infection control practice in all areas.
• Participate in prevention & chronic disease management through education, monitoring and instruction of self-management techniques.
• Develop individual & group education programs targeting various topics such as chronic disease prevention and management.
• Integrate appropriate community resources in education processes.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of policies, protocols, and procedures to improve client care and/or promote co-operative and efficient staff functioning.
• Contribute to the development of program plans and develops, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates assigned projects in consultation with other team members.
• Write or assists with grant proposals.
• Supervise nursing students and participates in the education of other students.
• Ensure that MOH statistics have been recorded.
• Contribute where necessary to evaluation processes and analysis of data.
• Record all visits appropriately in Electronic Medical Records in accordance with SDNPC policies and CNO standards.

Specific Duties:

• Maintains and monitors appropriate stock of all vaccines
• Performs immunizations of clients, as assigned
• Organizes and runs immunization programs such as Flu clinics
• Oversees infection control and ensures clinic is following appropriate infection control practices
• Oversees proper autoclave procedure
• Other clinical duties as assigned including B/P monitoring, Vit B12 injections, allergy desensitization
• Well baby visits, as assigned
• Programs such as Smoking Cessation Support, Spirometry
• Maintaining anaphylaxis cart and supplies; checking of oxygen tank and supplies monthly
• Home visits as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing with current registration from CNO
• Ability to handle a variety of concurrent tasks and to work independently
• Valid Ontario driver's license
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel throughout Sudbury & District
• CPIC

This is a full-time position.   

Interested applicants should submit their resumes to: 

Hiring Committee - RN
c/o Jennifer Clement, PHC-NP, Executive Director
Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics
30 Ste Anne Road
Sudbury, ON   P3C 5E1
Phone: 705-671-1661 Fax (705) 671-0177
jclement@sdnpc.ca

Deadline: Please apply before end of day Friday July 15th.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

Butter 2 tablespoons (30 mL)
Onion, chopped 1
Garlic, minced 2 cloves
Grated fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Garam masala or curry powder 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Crushed tomatoes, canned 28 oz (796 mL)
Chickpeas, canned, 19 oz (540 mL) drained and rinsed
Frozen cauliflower, thawed and 1 bag (500 g) chopped into bite-size pieces if large
Water ½ cup (125 mL)
Salt 1 teaspoon (5 mL)
Whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Milk 1 cup (250 mL)
Paneer, cut into 1 package (350 g) 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes
Packed baby spinach 3 cups (750 mL)
Plain yogurt or plain kefir 1 cup (250 mL)

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 8 minutes, until softened. Add garlic, ginger and garam masala; sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, cauliflower, water, and salt; bring to a simmer.
3. In a small bowl, whisk flour into milk; gradually pour into pot while whisking constantly. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.
4. Add paneer and spinach; stir gently. Cook until paneer is heated through, and spinach is wilted.
5. In a small bowl, whisk yogurt until smooth (if using). Remove pot from heat and stir in yogurt or kefir. Return to stove and heat through.

Recipe Provided By: Dairy Farmers of Canada Recipe

Source: NutritionMonth2022.ca

Preparation time: 9 hours (to soak the dried beans overnight and cook them)
Cook time: 50 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Black-eyed peas (also known as Pigeon peas), dried or canned, well rinsed 2 cups (500 mL)
Palm oil (if unavailable use canola or sunflower oil) 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Canola or sunflower oil 2 tablespoons (30 mL)
White onions, sliced 2 large
Tomatoes, diced 2 medium
Green onion stalks, diced 2 stalks
Bell pepper, diced 1
Tomato paste 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Scotch bonnet peppers (or habanero pepper if unavailable) 1-2
Paprika 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Garlic powder 1 tablespoon (15 mL)
Ginger powder 1 teaspoon (5 mL)
Hwentia/selim seed pods (optional) 2 pieces
Bay leaves, dried 3
Vegetable stock* 2 cups (500 mL)
Baked mackerel, shredded (optional) 1 whole
Salt as desired

*can substitute for 2 cups of water (500 mL) and 1 vegetable or crayfish bouillon cube

Tip: Hwentia, also called grains of selim, are seeds from a tree commonly found in Africa. They are used to add flavour and spice, similar to black pepper, in dishes like soups and stews. Remember to remove the seed pods before serving (similar to bay leaf).

Directions

1. Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas in a large pot by covering them entirely with water (about 8 cups) for 8 hours or overnight. This helps with speeding up the cooking  process. Drain the beans, rinse and return to the pot. Cover the beans with 6 cups of water and cook the beans on medium to high heat with the lid on for 1 hour until soft. Then drain. Slightly mash the beans to the texture of your liking (whole and mashed pieces).
2. Heat a medium saucepan on medium to high heat. Place both of the oils in a large saucepan (palm and canola oil). Add the sliced onions and sauté for approximately 5-7  minutes until translucent. Stir to prevent burning. Add in the diced tomatoes and green onions, tomato paste, scotch bonnet pepper, hwentia, bay leaves, and spices (paprika, garlic and ginger). Set to low and sauté for 10-15 minutes until soft. Adjust seasoning as needed.
3. Add the vegetable stock, mashed beans and mackerel, if using. Allow it to simmer on low heat for approximately 30 minutes to an hour until the water is reduced.
4. Serve with gari powder, yam, ripe yellow plantain, or taro. Gari powder is dried flour made from cassava used as garnish, to make cereal, or in other light meals. It is a common staple in West African households.

Did you know? Palm oil is an important ingredient in Ghanaian cuisine?

Palm oil comes from palm fruit, and is a good source of vitamin E and vitamin K

Recipe Provided By: Tracey Frimpong, RD

Recipe Source: NutritionMonth2022.ca

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