A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has obtained advanced education at a Masters level.
Nurse Practitioners work with other health care professionals including pharmacists, physicians, social workers, nurses, and mental health workers.
As a member of your health care team, Nurse Practitioners offer a variety of health care services including the ability to:
- Diagnose and treat illness and/or injuries
- Perform physical examinations
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g. bloodwork, urinalysis, etc.)
- Write prescriptions
- Provide health education
- Provide supportive care during illness
- Make referrals to specialists and other health professionals
The Huron Perth Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program consists of two programs.
The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program provides primary care services to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use or complex medical concerns.
The Homeless Access to Care Program provides access to primary care to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Program Goals
- Provide temporary primary care to eligible patients who do not have primary care, until they are connected with a Primary Care Provider
- Provide exceptional care by demonstrating trust, respect, fairness and compassion
- Provide personalized care while working within a multidisciplinary team
Referrals
We are currently closed to referrals.
Any patients who are in need of a Primary Care Provider, please see Access to Primary Care for more information.
Resources
Patient Information Sheet: Program Overview