The Lakeshore Community Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Board of Directors is recruiting three (3) volunteer Directors.
What are NPLCs?
Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics are an innovative model for delivery of comprehensive primary health care in Ontario and Canada in which Nurse Practitioners are the lead providers of primary health care. NPLCs improve the quality of care through enhanced health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management, as well as improve care co-ordination and navigation of the health care system at the local level. One of the unique aspects of the model is the incorporation of nursing leadership within an interprofessional team.
About Us
Vision: The Lakeshore Community NPLC is a trusted leader, offering equitable and accessible health care to its evolving communities through health professionals working to their full scope of practice.
Mission: The Lakeshore Community NPLC is a community governed and multidisciplinary team committed to excellence through high quality, patient-centred, and caring primary health care. We will support the health and well-being of people living in Lakeshore and surrounding communities by removing barriers to accessing health care, and expanding our community outreach and capacity to serve.
Director Duties
The volunteer members of the Board of Directors oversee the governance of the NPLC and ensure that the clinic:
- Achieves outcomes consistent with the NPLC’s Mission, Vision, and Values in accordance with our mandate and strategic plan
- Operates in a fiscally sound and prudent manner
- Operates according to our Bylaws, Ontario Health Evergreen Agreement and all applicable acts, statutes, and regulations
Time Commitment
Directors are expected to actively participate in all Board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and other commitments of the role. Board meetings are held on Monday evenings 10-12 times per year. There are 1-year and 3-year terms that are renewable up to a maximum of 6 years. Committee work is approximately 12 -15 additional hours/year on top of the Board meetings. Meetings are currently virtual using a video meeting platform but may be in-person (Belle River, ON) or hybrid in the future.
Eligibility
As per the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, each Director shall at the time of election and throughout their term of office:
- be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
- not be an undischarged bankrupt;
- not be a person who has been found under the Ontario Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 or under the Ontario Mental Health Act to be incapable of managing property; and
- not be an “ineligible individual” within the meaning of the Canada Income Tax Act.
Skills Needed
We are currently prioritizing applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Legal and governance
- Media and Communications (including grant writing)
- Improving health outcomes for equity deserving groups
- Business administration (experience with expansion highly preferred)
- Community leadership in the Municipality of Lakeshore
- Government relations
Other Valuable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Preference given to those who live in the Municipality of Lakeshore. Residency in the geographic region of Ontario Health West is required
- Proven leadership experience and abilities
- Understanding of Board Governance Policies
- A general understanding of the following areas is an asset: Labour Relations, Public Affairs, Labour Law, Strategic Business Planning, Sociology, Health Care Administration, Finance and Accounting, etc.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive and proactive attitude with good professional judgement
- Knowledge and understanding of privacy and confidentiality laws
Applications
To apply, please email an outline of your professional and/or volunteer experience and a brief description of why you are interested in joining the LCNPLC Board of Directors to sharon.bevington@communitynplc.ca by September 1st.
The Lakeshore Community NPLC Board of Directors’ values members with diverse backgrounds and experiences that will help the NPLC advocate for health equity in the Province of Ontario. Applications are encouraged from individuals from racialized groups, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and persons with disabilities.
