Job Description

WellFort is seeking Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

Nurse Practitioner - Temporary Full-Time Until March 2026 with possibility of extension

WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom face systemic barriers and health inequities.

The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort's two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.

The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women's and children's health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for refugees and their families. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan. Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up. Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies. Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance). Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children's health, and mental health. Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations. Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services. Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways. Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services. Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centred, culturally responsive care. Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education. Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances. Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care. Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance. Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels. Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health. Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities. Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners. Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools. Hold a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle. Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset. Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Based at WellFort's two sites and at community sites where refugees are housed, including hotels. Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours. Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure. Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting. Requires travel between sites; consistent access to a vehicle is required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Apply Now and Empower your Career

Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters.

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort's commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

For more information visit www.WellFort.ca

Salary Range:

$111,347 - $127,127

Interested applicants:

This position is being advertised both internally and externally. Internal applicants are encouraged to apply by . Please submit your application by this date to be considered for the position.

Apply within or send your resume and cover letter to hiring@wellfort.ca quoting "

NP0925

" in the subject line

We thank all candidates for their applications only successful candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or agencies please.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $111,347.00-$127,127.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person