Nurse Practitioner

Career Opportunity

Position Title:                 Nurse Practitioner

Classification:               Nurse Practitioner

Job Type:                    TERM, 0.8FTE (28hs/week) until January 30, 2026 with possibility of extension.

Day and evening shift work will be required.

Department:                   Primary Health Care

Location:                     Eccles                 

Reporting to:                   Director, Integrated Health Services

Compensation:             $61.97hr - $71.66/hr plus 14 hours of paid personal leave, 28hs of paid Sick Leave and optional participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply:       Until suitable candidate is found

Apply to:                            https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/712 

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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

SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive, client-centred primary health care services within the Primary Health Care (PHC) clinic. The NP works to their full scope of practice in the same-day clinic and may also support a roster of clients. The NP provides culturally responsive care both independently and in collaboration with an interprofessional team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, 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, requiring 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 that individuals with diverse health, social, cultural, and economic needs receive accessible and high-quality care. Functioning both autonomously and within a collaborative team environment, the NP contributes to advancing program goals, thereby enhancing health outcomes within the community.

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What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Your Education Path
• Current extended class certificate (NP-PHC) and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of ODSP application process
• Certification in CPR (BLS-C)

• Required Language
• Fluency in English required.
• Working knowledge of French an asset.

What You Bring to the Table

• Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
• High sensitivity to the social, spiritual, emotional, and physical health needs of ACB communities
• Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, behaviour change counselling, program planning, individual and group counselling
• Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
• In-depth knowledge of health assessment and interventions in the family practice context
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Strong understanding of professional practice obligations and seeks consultation with the regulatory college as required to support sound and ethical clinical practice.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of clients, health team members and community partners
• Ability to work under pressure both independently and as part of a team
• Successful completion of a Police record check for vulnerable populations

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Ready to Apply?

Take your career to the next level! Submit a cover letter and your
to:  https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/712 

This opportunity will be closed once suitable candidate has been found.

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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.