Community Health Centre jobs in Ontario

Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic- Whitestone
Job Posting: Non-Union 2025-101
Regular Full-Time Position

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

As well as being recognized as a "pace-setter" hospital for its unbroken string of balanced budgets, WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

The West Parry Sound Health Centre currently has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner at our Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic located in Whitestone, Ontario.

Responsibilities include working as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver professional primary medical care and health education programs to the community and, as a Nursing Station Manager (Nurse Practitioner), responding to peak service demands in the community. Travel to West Parry Sound Health Centre and the rural Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics may be required.

Normal working hours will be day shift, Monday to Friday.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly wage based on experience. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

• Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health & dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

To qualify for the role, you will need a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class. You will also need to have:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a recognized University and Certificate as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner;
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and maintenance of high professional standards;
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle, as travel is required;
• Demonstrated knowledge of various computer applications and software related to healthcare programs;
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references;
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Program would be an asset;
• Membership with the Nurse Practitioner’s Association of Ontario would be an asset.

The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

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