Nurse Practitioner

Canadian Association of Community Health Centres; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Ontario seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join their primary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary health care, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and holistic assessment. Qualifications include registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class, experience in community health settings, and bilingual skills in French and English. Join us in addressing individual and community health issues and contribute to equitable healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in community, hospital, or public health setting.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessment and care for clients.
• Participate in case conferences to coordinate services.
• Ensure client care standards are maintained.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Clinical activities

Client education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class

Experience in primary care nursing

Tools

Medical software (TELUS PS Suite)

Job description

Overview

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Black Creek Community Health Centre (ON)

LOCATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE 09 / 30 / 2025

Position Description

2025 Job Description

Black Creek CHC is a community-based primary care organization that is committed to addressing the social determinants of health in a client-centered, equity driven manner. Nurse Practitioners work as key members of our inter-disciplinary team in providing comprehensive primary health care to registered clients of our Centre.

Job Summary

The NP will join BCCHC’s primary healthcare team at the Centre to address individual and community health issues including providing holistic assessment of and care for patients and families with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education / counselling and other clinical activities according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class (NPs).
• Make internal referrals to other BCCHC staff and programs as appropriate.
• Facilitate referral of clients to specialist, hospital or community resources as appropriate.
• Participate in case conferences with other providers to ensure coordination of services to the client.
• Ensure that standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Nurses standards, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and the policies of BCCHC.
• Perform necessary back-up clinical functions for other nursing staff in their absence.
• Ensure accurate and timely client encountering in the EMR system (PSS)
• Work collaboratively with health promotion team in the design and implementation of services and programs to address the social determinants of health.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Primary care nursing experience in a community, hospital or public health setting.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including Black, Indigenous and People of Colour
• Experience working with newcomers and non-insured population
• Knowledge and understanding of infection control and preventative practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community- based health care.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including medical software – familiarity with TELUS PS Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills that include computer literacy.
• Working at BCCHC’s multiple locations and in various community settings as well as working evenings and Saturdays is a requirement.
• Bilingual (French / English) an asset.

Reports to : Senior Director, Primary Health Care

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