Job Description

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service organization that provides a wide variety of health and community programs and services for a diverse community. The Community Health Centre, one of the many programs of DPNCHC, provides holistic health care using an inter-disciplinary team approach. We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC) to support the primary care team in both primary care activities and in delivering mobile clinical services in community settings.

Responsibilities:

As part of our clinical team, the Nurse Practitioner will work within their extended scope of practice to provide primary health care and promotion to the clients in our practice. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and as part of a team; work on and off-site; and work one evening a week as well as some weekends.

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate nursing degree with Extended Class Certificate of Competence from CNO in primary health care, Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team, Previous experience in community based primary health care within a culturally diverse community, with corresponding knowledge and commitment, Understanding and sensitivity in working with a marginalized priority population, Excellent health assessment skills, sound clinical judgment and diagnostic skills, Demonstrated ability to manage clients with acute episodic and stable chronic illness, Ability to order/interpret results of screening, diagnostic lab tests, x-rays and ultrasounds, Experience prescribing drugs and knowledge of pharmacology, Ability to determine the need for and implement health promotion, primary and secondary prevention strategies for individuals, families and communities, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Interest in exploring innovative service delivery approaches, Some evenings and weekend work will be required.

Salary Range:

$109,914 - $125,843 per annum, plus extended Health benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

This position is part of the bargaining unit.

Start Date:

ASAP

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from Black candidates, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds including culture, race, language, religion, class and gender /sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. DPNCHC is a perfume free environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $109,914.00-$125,843.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-21