• PART-TIME
• Permanent

Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for an existing position

Job Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE), Permanent

Hourly Pay Rate Range: $58.24 - $66.50

Locations:

7205 Goreway Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4T 0B4

40 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 3H9

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care to individuals, youth, groups, and communities. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works as a part of an interorganizational team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.

While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the nursing role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion and education, advocacy, community development, program development and evaluation.

This role operates as a joint initiative between WellFort CHS and YWHO Malton operating out of dual sites with the prime focus to support youth with their health and social needs in collaboration with other community partners including the Children's Aid Society.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide health care and treatment for clients with minor episodic illnesses, minor injuries, stabilized chronic illnesses, complex health, and social needs as well as preventative health care across the lifespan.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
• Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
• Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
• Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
• Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
• Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
• Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
• Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.

OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS:

• Health Promotion and Education
• Advocacy and Community and Program Development
• Evidenced based practice including documentation and program reporting
• Professional Development
• Contribution to team and centre activities