Nurse Practitioner

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre; Newbury; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Newbury is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care for Indigenous clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Nursing, relevant certifications, and experience in primary health care. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. The position offers a full-time, permanent role with competitive benefits. Apply on our career portal or via email.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Vacation and personal days

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care.
• Knowledge of local Indigenous communities required.
• Willingness to participate in Indigenous teachings.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to clients of all ages.
• Advocate for clients regarding health service access.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

BScN and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Status: Full-time, permanent

Location: Newbury, ON (Onsite)

Hours: 35 hours/week (5 days)

Salary: $117,960 to $147,450 per year

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 health & 3 personal days, 5 spiritual/cultural days, professional development and your birthday

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, life insurance, and more

Pension: HOOPP (defined benefit plan)

Posting Date: November 11, 2025

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency. We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo Wellington and Erie St Clair regions. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities. Currently, we are seeking the services of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary staff team based at oursite in Newbury.

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care across the lifespan for members of the urban Indigenous community and their families. The NP will consult with doctors, consultants and community specialists as required in order to provide safe and timely care.

Requirements

• BScN and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
• 2-3 years’ previous experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in the areas of primary care, chronic disease management, mental health and addictions
• Knowledge of culture and local Indigenous communities in Southwestern Ontario is required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and across teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly
• Computer literacy including skills in word processing, e-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, and Electronic Medical Records
• Willingness to participate in ongoing Indigenous teachings and ceremonies
• Valid Ontario Driver’s “G” license, personal auto insurance (at least 3 years experience) and clean driver’s abstract
• Obtain/ maintain a current and satisfactory police check as a condition of employment
• Up-to-date immunizations and records

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to clients of all ages, including primary prevention, health education, comprehensive physical exams, chronic disease management, antenatal care, and acute/episodic visits
• Conduct on site assessments, as well as telephone and outreach visits
• Advocate on behalf of clients with regards to equitable access to traditional healing and western health services
• Review client laboratory results, procedure reports and consultation notes
• Arrange appropriate follow up/referrals as required
• Document all client contact and ensure all client information is kept confidential at all times
• Maintain close collaborative working relationships with other allied health professionals
• Work in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure a broad range of services are available to clients
• Consult with physicians as needed regarding issues that are outside the NP scope of practice
• Collaborate with community partners to offer outreach services as required

This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre.

SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (please self-identify). SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

Please apply (resume and cover letter) through the link below:

Nurse Practitioner | Dayforce Jobs

Please apply on our careers portal by submitting your CV and cover letter. If you encounter issues with the career portal you may apply via [e-mail]

Please visit Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre online at: www.soahac.on.ca or like us on www.facebook.com/soahac to learn more about us!

We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.