Salary: $61.50 /hour
The Opportunity
Are you a Nurse Practitioner who believes that healthcare should meet people where they are without judgement, without barriers, and with compassion at the centre of every interaction?
The Gilbert Centre is looking for an experienced NP to join our HIV and HCV Clinical Services team. In this role, you will provide direct clinical care to people living with or at risk of HIV and hepatitis C many of whom face significant barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that practises harm reduction, centres client autonomy, and is guided by a deep commitment to health equity.
This is not a supervisory role. It is a hands-on clinical position where you will work alongside an RPN, an RN, a Clinical Support Worker, Linkage to Care, Care Coordinators, and the Health Program Manager to deliver care grounded in justice, informed by lived experience, and responsive to the real needs of our communities.
Why the Gilbert Centre
We are a justice-informed, harm reduction organization that does things differently and we are proud of that. We walk alongside people rather than leading them. We believe in the dignity and autonomy of everyone who comes through our doors. And we are building something meaningful.
- Flexible scheduling that supports your work-life balance (0.60.8 FTE we will work with you to find the right fit).
- Comprehensive benefits through Canada Life, including health, dental, vision, and drug coverage.
- Generous paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, 3 weeks sick leave, and 1 week of float time to start.
- The security and protections of a unionized workplace (CUPE Local 1813.14).
- A workplace culture rooted in autonomy, hope, courage, and compassion not just for clients, but for staff.
- The chance to practise the kind of nursing you got into healthcare to do relational, community-based, and client-centred.
- Opportunities for professional development, including membership in bodies such as RNAO and the Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses.
About Us
The Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization incorporated in 1995 in response to the HIV epidemic in Simcoe County and Muskoka Region. Our mandate extends to supporting people at risk of, living with, and affected by HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), as well as supporting and celebrating the lives of the 2S-LGBTQ+ communities in our regions.
We take a broad, social-determinants-of-health approach to our work, grounded in social justice, health equity, and human rights. We seek to engage individuals, families, organizations, institutions, and communities as partners and collaborators. We operate from a value system of harm reduction, sex positivity, queer and trans inclusion, and work towards greater anti-oppressive practices. We hope to see a future that does not criminalize sex work or narcotics use.
What Youll Do
Clinical Care
- Provide direct clinical care to individuals living with or at risk of HIV and/or HCV, including conducting in-depth and focused assessments, diagnosis, treatment initiation, health education/counselling and ongoing management.
- Review patient referrals and assess eligibility for treatment; consult with patients found ineligible and provide referrals to other health care services.
- Will feel comfortable providing consultations to nursing and other members of the patient care team and delegating tasks appropriately, on-site and remotely (if needed). Involve patients in all aspects of their treatment and care, including providing instructions and support for treatment administration, managing side effects, and developing follow-up plans.
- Maintain an understanding of available financial assistance and compensation programmes; assess patients' drug insurance coverage and assist with application forms as needed.
- Document each contact with patients or health care team members, including the reason for contact and actions taken, including charting client assessments, procedures, and follow-up per the College of Nurses (CNO) standard
- Stay informed about current best practices and regulatory changes in HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C care.
Collaboration and Integration
- Collaborate with the Health Program Manager and clinical team to ensure integrated and comprehensive care for clients, including participating in huddles, case coordination, case conferences and consults
- Participates in peer chart audit reviews to ensure CNO standards are met.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical policies and procedures specific to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C care, optimizing patient care and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and standards of practice.
- Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping within the Centres electronic health record system (Accuro EMR) in accordance with legal and ethical standards, including adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements under PHIPA and CNO standards
- Support community engagement and partnership activities to enhance access to clinical services for priority populations for HCV and HIV care, including outreach and pop-up clinics, education and presentations and other deliverables required by the funder.
- Contribute to the Gilbert Centres sense of community by interacting with participants and volunteers, and by participating in community programming as available.
What You Bring
Required
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class with a valid certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing.
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, preferably in HIV and/or HCV services.
- Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C prevention, treatment, and care, as well as harm reduction principles and practices, or willingness to learn
- Experience and comfort working with diverse, marginalized, and underserved populations, including people who use drugs, sex workers, people experiencing homelessness, newcomers, and 2S-LGBTQ+ communities.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Maintenance of additional professional liability insurance appropriate to the scope of services.
- A valid Ontario drivers licence and preferably the use of an insured motor vehicle for work-related travel within the Simcoe Muskoka region.
Preferred
- Community nursing experience.
- Experience with chronic illness.
- Knowledge of mental health and addictions.
- Experience working within a unionized environment.
- Proficiency in French (written and verbal).
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly Rate
$61.50/hour
Hours
0.60.8 FTE (approximately 2128 hours/week), with flexible scheduling
Benefits
Canada Life Health, Dental, Vision, and Drug coverage
Paid Time Off
3 weeks vacation, 3 weeks sick leave, and 1 week float (starting entitlements)
Schedule
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Bargaining Unit
CUPE Local 1813.14
Additional Context
This role is essential for meaningfully engaging and supporting systemically marginalized communities, including people living with HIV, people living with HCV, 2S-LGBTQ+ communities, People Who Use Drugs (PWUD), sex workers, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The Nurse Practitioner will work within the clinical team to ensure that these populations receive the necessary support and resources.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submissions.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people with all lived or living experiences. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We recognize that the perfect candidate doesnt exist. If this role excites you and you meet most of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
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