Nurse Practitioner – Somerset West CHC HART Hub
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Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its HART Hub Programs within Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health. This permanent 0.8 FTE position provides primary health care and treatment to clients living in supportive housing and accessing medical stabilization services.
Interdisciplinary Care and Support
The Nurse Practitioner works closely with an interdisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses, Basic Needs Coordinators, Peer Coaches, System Navigators, Housing Case Managers, and counselling services. The role supports clients experiencing homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges and requires comfort working in complex, evolving, and non-traditional care environments.
Clinical Focus
Working to full scope of practice, the Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment, counselling, health promotion, preventive care, and referrals. The NP will also maintain a progressive roster of clients for whom they are the most responsible provider. As services expand, there may be opportunities for additional outreach with community partners.
Schedule and Compensation
This is a permanent 0.8 FTE position, with day, evening and weekend eight-hour shifts required. The annual pay band is $119,082.60 to $137,774, plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.
Requirements
Required Skills
MScN RN(EC) or equivalent; current Extended Class certificate (NP-PHC) and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; minimum two years of Nurse Practitioner experience in a community or primary care setting; strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills; experience working with culturally diverse and marginalized populations; knowledge of substance use, harm reduction, mental health, overdose and withdrawal assessment, primary care and social determinants of health; ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team; valid CPR and First Aid; successful police record check for vulnerable populations.
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Danielle Vernooy
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