Job Description

Salary: $65.43/hr - $75.66/hr

Career Opportunity

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Department: Primary Health Care

Job Type: Permanent 0.6 FTE

Location: Eccles and Rosemount locations
Reporting to: Director, Integrated Health Services

Compensation: $65.43/hr - $75.66/hr plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply: until a suitable candidate is found

Apply to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/753

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About Us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What the Program Entails

Our Primary Health Care team delivers high-quality, comprehensive services both at the Centre and through community outreach. As a Community Health Centre, we are mandated to serve populations that experience barriers to accessing health care, including people who are homeless, seniors, refugees, newcomers, and those living on low income.

CHCs integrate clinical services with health promotion and community programs under one roof, addressing the full range of factors that influence health and well-being.

By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment dedicated to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

What Youll Do

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive primary health care services within the Primary Health Care (PHC) clinic. The NP practices to their full scope, providing care through same-day access and/or a rostered client model to meet program needs. They deliver culturally responsive care both independently and in collaboration with an interprofessional team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with a strong commitment to culturally safe, equitable, and client-centred care. This position requires availability to provide service one evening per week, until 8:00 p.m.

The NP is responsible for delivering primary health care services in accordance with the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class and the Expanded Nursing Services for Patients Act. This includes health promotion, counselling, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals to specialists or diagnostic testing. Providing clinical services requires the NP to manage a diverse range of health conditions while addressing the complex needs of the populations served.

The NP plays an active role in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services, ensuring accessible and high-quality care for individuals with diverse health, social, cultural, and economic needs. Functioning both autonomously and collaboratively, the NP contributes to advancing program goals and enhancing health outcomes within the community.

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What Were Looking For

Your Education Path

Current extended class certificate (NP-PHC) and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Knowledge of the ODSP application process
Experience with using Practice Solutions EMR is an asset
Certification in CPR (BLS-C)

Life and Work Experience

Minimum two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner working in a primary care setting
Strong clinical skills and diagnostic abilities for clients across the life span
Previous experience working with culturally diverse and marginalized populations
Interest in providing outreach services

Required Language

Fluency in English required.
Working knowledge of other languages is an asset.

What You Bring to the Table

Passion for working with high-risk populations and people who use drugs
Commitment to working from a health equity and anti-oppressive lens
Knowledge of primary care and the social determinants of health
Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, behaviour change and health teaching
Strong clinical assessment skills
Demonstrated ability and clinical expertise working with clients in crisis
Expertise in non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation
Effective organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to delegate
Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work under stress with multiple demands
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of legislation, acts and regulations that govern nursing practice

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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides a comprehensive range of services, including triage, physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counselling, health promotion, and preventative care, tailored to clients with diverse health, social, cultural, and economic needs. Working to the full scope of practice within the Walk-in Clinic and/or a Rostered practice, the NP will be expected to function both independently and as part of an interprofessional team, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner. The successful candidate may also be required to provide services during one evening per week until 8:00 p.m.

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Ready to Apply?

Take your career to the next level! Submit a cover letter and your resume to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/753

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Somerset West Community Health Centre

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