Nurse Practitioner

Position Title:               Nurse Practitioner

Classification:              Nurse Practitioner

Job Type:                          Permanent 0.6 FTE

Department:                 Primary Health Care

Location:                         Eccles and Rosemount locations

Reporting to:                 Director, Integrated Health Services

Compensation:            $ 65.43 – $75.70 plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply:       Open until suitable candidate is found.

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 Primary Health Care Entails

The Primary Health Care Program provides comprehensive, team-based primary care services to a diverse patient population. Working within the Community Health Centre model, providers collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, person-centred care that addresses both clinical needs and the social determinants of health. Services emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, continuity of care, health equity, and improved access for individuals who experience barriers to care.

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 primary health care services within the Primary Health Care (PHC) clinic. The NP practices to their full scope, providing care through a rostered client practice, a same-day access clinic, or a combination of both, based on program needs. The NP delivers culturally responsive care both independently and in collaboration with an interprofessional team, with a strong commitment to culturally safe, equitable, and client-centred care. This position requires availability to provide services 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.

What We’re Looking For

Life and Work Experience

- Experience providing comprehensive primary care services within a community-based or interdisciplinary care setting.

- Experience working with culturally diverse, underserved, and marginalized populations.

- Understanding of the Community Health Centre model of care.

- Knowledge of health equity principles, trauma-informed care, and the social determinants of health.

- Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral skills.

- Experience using Practice Solutions EMR is an asset.

- Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.

- Availability to provide services one evening per week until 8:00 p.m., as required.

Your Education Path

- Current extended class certificate (NP-PHC) and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.

- Current certification in CPR (BLS-C).

Required Language

- Fluency in English required.

- Working knowledge of other languages is an asset.

What You Bring to the Table

- Commitment to health equity, anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive, client-centred care.

- Knowledge of primary care practice and the social determinants of health.

- Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, behaviour change, and health teaching.

- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

- Effective organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

- Ability to delegate appropriately within scope of practice.

- Adaptability and responsiveness to the diverse needs of clients and the communities served.

- Knowledge of legislation, acts, and regulations that govern nursing practice.

Your Day-to-Day at a Glance

As a Nurse Practitioner of the center, you will:

- Provide comprehensive primary care services within a rostered client practice, a same-day access clinic, or a combination of both, based on program needs.

- Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health conditions within the NP scope of practice.

- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop evidence-informed care plans.

- Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with professional standards and legislative authority.

- Initiate referrals to specialists and community resources as appropriate.

- Provide patient education and support informed decision-making.

- Conduct triage, health promotion, disease prevention, and health teaching activities.

- Participate in evening clinic coverage as required.

- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and community partners.

- Provide care using health equity, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.

- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and evaluation activities.

- Support organizational initiatives and strategic priorities.

- Contribute to community partnerships and advocacy efforts that advance health equity and population health.

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

This posting is for a currently vacant position that we intend to fill through this recruitment process.

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.