Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Refugee Health
At weCHC, we’re more than a workplace — we are a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier neighbourhoods. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, teamwork and commitment. Whether you are looking to grow your career or take the next step in a meaningful role, weCHC offers the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, alongside colleagues who value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- A comprehensive employment package supporting your health and wellbeing, which includes:
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness and personal days and your birthday off
- Minimum 3 weeks' vacation
- Group health benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Hoopp (Healthcare of ontario pension plan).
Core responsibilities of the position
- The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides autonomous comprehensive primary care to individuals and families across their lifespan. The focus is on health equity, chronic disease management, prevention and care for the underserved populations. Working within an interprofessional team, the NP delivers patient-centered care aligned with the values of community health and social determinants of health.
- Perform full scope assessment, diagnosis and 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) as well as the Medical Directives of weCHC
- Carry own roster of clients/patients as the primary care provider
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging)
- Prescribe medications in accordance with provincial guidelines
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Electronic Medical Record (PS Suites)
- Deliver trauma informed, culturally safe care
- Make referrals to support client needs and goals
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians and other team members
- Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.
- Skills, knowledge & experience required
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as an Extended Class Nurse Practitioner working with vulnerable clients
- Experience with phlebotomy
- Qualified to provide care to clients across their lifespan
- Experience in a community health setting or combination of community health and hospital or public health settings
- Strong attention to patient-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships required
- Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-professional team environment required
- Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
- Proficient in the use of computers and various software applications
- Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required
- Bilingual (English/French/Spanish) language skills an asset.
- Education, training and certificate requirements
- Undergraduate and/or Graduate degree in Nursing from a recognized University
- Qualified to provide care to clients across their lifespan
- Member in good standing in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Member in good standing with the Nurse Practitioner’s Association of Ontario (NPAO) and/or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
- Completion of a Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
