PRIMARY CARE / NEWCOMER CLINIC
Full Time or Part Time - let us know what you are interested in!
The Health Centre seeks a dynamic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team dedicated to providing health care to those who experience barriers to care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of newcomers and refugees, and those significantly marginalized by poverty, addiction, mental health, and housing issues.
This role will work both in the Refugee Health Clinic and our primary care clinic. The successful candidate will support clients along the continuum of care within a health promotion framework and liaise with interdisciplinary team members and external care providers to facilitate the best plan of care.
WHY WORKING WITH US IS DIFFERENT
- We hate red tape as much as you do; if you’re tired of the top-down management style, come stretch your decision-making skills
- You’ll have a voice; staff led innovations are at the core of our work
- We stretch for our staff as much as for our clients; we squeeze out every bit of benefit we can for our staff, and have fun doing it
- Staff who choose to work in community are passionate; you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who like their job and want to be here
- It's never boring; apply for a challenge & variety in your work
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- A competitive salary of $122,170/yr; no weekends, no rotating shifts
- A Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Workplace
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Paid sick and emergency time
- Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks and increasing to 6 weeks
- Paid time to promote physical and mental well-being
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor or Masters of Science in Nursing from a recognized university
- Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Registered Nurse in the Extended Class in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses
- 3-5 years of primary care experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital or public health
- Knowledge of trauma and violence-informed care and experience working with individuals experiencing trauma and the refugee experience
- Understanding of and commitment to health equity
- Awareness and understanding of the social determinants of health
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds with an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens
- This position requires regular work at both the Dundas and Argyle locations, each offering distinct programs and approaches to care. Candidates must be willing and able to travel between both sites as part of their weekly schedule
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize competing demands
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (Telus Practice Solutions Suite currently in use)
- French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve
APPLY NOW
Submissions will be accepted until the end of day December 7, 2025
The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. Should you require accommodation in making an application, please contact our office. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.
Due to the vulnerability of our client populations, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance to Human Resources.
ABOUT US
For more than 30 years, we’ve provided health & social services to those who experience barriers to care such as poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions. We are viewed as a community leader in newcomer health, care of marginalized women, issues of health equity, client-led service development, and the advancement of partnerships that improve access to vital services for people who are at the margins in our community.