Nurse Practitioner *internal and external posting

PROGRAM AREA: Integrated Programs 

Position: Nurse Practitioner, Health Hub

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time

HOURS/WEEK: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-5pm

Our Vision 

A community without barriers to health and wellbeing. 

Our Mission 

We reduce health inequities by providing interprofessional primary health services and community programs, focused on the populations we prioritize, in collaboration with community partners. 

Our Values 

Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centred, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility 

Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as: 

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness 
• Living on low income 
• Newcomers to Canada with language barriers 
• Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues 
• Having moderate to severe disabilities 
• Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis 
• Black, mixed race and racialized populations 
• Experiencing intersectional oppression 
• 2SLGBTQIA+ 
• Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles 

Are you passionate about the Guelph CHC’s Vision, Mission and Values and working with our priority populations who are/experience: homelessness or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, Indigenous community members, 2SGBTQ communities, and other equity deserving groups, and vulnerable children and their families?  If you are passionate about Guelph CHC’s Vision, Mission, Values and priority populations and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you!  

Benefits of working at the Guelph CHC: 

• Flexible work arrangements 
• Competitive salary 
• Paid vacation and personal leave 
• Ongoing professional development support  
• No office overhead 
• Supportive clinical environment 

 Working as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide clinical health services for clients and members of our priority populations, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides specialized health care with a strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention within the scope of practice and standards of care outlined in the Expanded Nursing Services for Patients Act and Regulations and the Practice Expectations Specific to Registered Nurses in the Extended Class (NPs). The NP diagnoses and manages common health problems and diseases both independently and in collaboration with the client and the physician. The Nurse Practitioner works as part of an interdisciplinary team to address issues in the community that affect health. They are responsible and accountable for their practice. 

  Primary Responsibilities 

•  Use a low barrier, harm reduction approach to provide non-stigmatizing, wrap-around health care and substance use options for people with complex needs, including mental health and substance needs. This may include comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, counselling, screening, referral, education, treatment and follow-up, episodic health care, primary care and crisis intervention. 

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to support clients to address substance use health goals and develop individualized care plans
• Offer both appointment-based and walk-in care, working with the allied health team to reduce barriers to accessing health care   
• Use a low barrier, harm reduction approach to providing health care, meeting clients where they are at, considering equity and lack of access to social determinants of health, including income, housing, and food.  
• Attend daily huddles to share and receive updates about the program, the organization and/or client care 
• Respond compassionately to the needs of the marginalized priority populations, with an understanding of how poverty, language barriers, mental illness, cognitive abilities and homelessness contributes to health outcomes. 
• Address stigma and reduce barriers to health care access wherever possible 
• Assure standards of patient care are maintained in accordance with accepted current best practice guidelines & Guelph CHC policy. 
• Participates in other GCHC programs/projects, as appropriate. 

Key Qualifications and Skills 

• Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario 
• Member of the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers to accessing health care due illness and other factors known to be the determinants of health 
• Previous experience in community health/social services and/or a values-based organization is an asset 
• Proficient in the use of computers and various other software applications including Word, Outlook, PSS and electronic health records 
• Understand and are committed to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Guelph CHC. 
  
• Note: Nurse Practitioner may be required to share on‑call duties with other providers in the future. 

We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool by end of day April 24, 2025. 

Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities. 

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews. 

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.  
 
We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.