Nurse Practitioner

Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (SLAPCT) and within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner (NP), the NP will be responsible for providing primary health care to clients within the Sioux Lookout area. The NP assesses and diagnoses client health for acute illnesses and supports clients to manage chronic illnesses. The NP works with the client and the community to promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. The NP collaborates and consults with members of an interdisciplinary team to address issues experienced by clients and within the community. The NP will provide holistic and integrated care to all ages within the Sioux Lookout catchment area, including the 33 First Nations communities.