Nurse Practitioner Jobs Vacancies in Canada at Central Toronto Community Health Centres

CTCHC is a non-profit, community-based health organization committed to improving the health of community members, particularly those at risk for poverty and discrimination. Our multi-disciplinary approach includes the provision of primary health/dental care, counselling, harm reduction, community development, advocacy, and innovative partnerships with other organizations.CTCHC is a leader in the development of inner-city health services: Shout Clinic focuses on the needs of homeless and street involved youth under 25; Queen West focuses on adults, families, and youth in the local area. CTCHC is a pro-choice and gay positive organization committed to employment equity and anti-discrimination. Both our sites feature beautiful downtown facilities and Queen West is fully accessible.

We currently have an opportunity for a NURSE PRACTITIONER
Extended Class Nurse – 0.8 FTE (Peri-natal and Primary Health Care)
Compensation: Salary – $ $74,038 – $89,203 pro-rated to 0.8 FTE $59,230 – $71,364

Responsibilities:
* Provide pre-natal and post-natal health care to women and babies
* Provide health information and counseling to women and their babies
* Provide primary health care through clinical assessments, treatment, planning, implementation of care and evaluation on site
* Functioning both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team model

Qualifications:
* Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses. Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses (Extended Class)
* Clinical experience in prenatal and post-natal primary health care
* Clinical experience working in a primary health care setting
* Knowledge and awareness of issues related to homelessness, immigration, mental health, poverty and discrimination
* 3-5 years experience in a community based setting working with marginalized groups
* Knowledge of the health care/social service systems and resources available to clients
* Strong communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
* Ability to manage complex workload and remain flexible
* Fluency in languages other than English is an asset

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in CTCHC’s commitment to becoming a discrimination-free health centre and an ability to work interdependently and respectfully in a multi-disciplinary team. Languages other than English are an asset.

To better represent the communities we serve, applications from members of racial or cultural minority groups, Aboriginals, people with disabilities, lesbians and gay men are encouraged.
Please send letter of interest to: hiring@ctchc.com

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN THE SUBJECT LINE: Hiring Committee Job QW 702