Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

1 FTE Contract until March 31, 2025
Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 1 Full Time Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC), who as valuable members of the Community Health Centre team will provide services within the RN-EC scope of practice at the Thunder Bay site. There is a strong practice emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health education, harm reduction, and community partnerships. As part of the interprofessional care team, the focus will be on providing primary health care services to individuals at risk and residing in areas where individuals are experiencing barriers to care. This is a new funded position with the possibility of a contract extension.

The position has a competitive salary and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BScN in nursing from a recognized University and in addition a certificate in the extended class from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Three to five years’ work experience in a combination of remote rural, hospital and community settings and/or public health and asset.
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in current extended class nursing procedures, physical assessment and treatment measures within the RN-EC scope of practice.
• Experience providing services within a walk in clinic setting an asset.
• Experience in supporting new comers individuals facing barriers to health and social services.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues.

• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interprofessional team environment.
• Flexibility in work hours is required and ability to work at different sites as required.
• Awareness of northern community health care needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interprofessional setting.
• Experience and knowledge working with the Centre’s priority populations.
• Valid driver’s license required and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/

The deadline for applicants is Monday August 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover Letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: (807) -622-7637 

www.norwestchc.org

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.