Nurse Practitioner

Windsor Essex Community Health Centre•Leamington, ON

14d•CA$66 - CA$73•Onsite

About The Position

At weCHC, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier communities. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, and commitment. Whether you’re 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.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years experience as an Extended Class Nurse Practitioner working with vulnerable clients
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
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)
Experience with phlebotomy
Completion of a Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with mental health and addictions is an asset.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills a strong asset.
Training and/or certification related to mental health and addictions recommended considered an asset

Responsibilities

Perform 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 the weCHC
Participate in active outreach in the region/community to assist client’s access to primary health care and serve as a connection to community physicians/inpatient services in hospitals
Work collaboratively with consulting physician and the health care team to provide optimal care
Provide clinic assessments addressing the physical and emotional needs of clients with multiple co-morbid conditions
Contribute to chart documentation as per college standards, participate in chart reviews and case conferences
Make referrals to support client needs and goals
Initiate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services as appropriate
Implement appropriate strategies by working with the inter-professional team using a client centered approach
Actively participate in the teaching/learning process with clients, families, students and team members about best practice and evidence-based care
Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.