Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary care and Mental Health Focus in Oshawa

Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time contract until March 2029

Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

Hours of Work Schedule: 35 hours per week

Position Reports To: Manager Integrated care and Experience

Salary Range: Annualized salary range $121,119 - $125,916, commensurate on skills and experience, plus participation in HOOPP

Primary Work Location: 115 Grassmere Ave., Oshawa; Will be required to provide services across Durham Region and at all DCHC sites.

Organization: Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.

DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, the 2SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care, but preventive care as well.

At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We always place every client at the centre of our approach to care, based on their needs.

Position Overview: Working within the West Durham Interprofessional Primary Care (IPC) Team based at DCHC's Pickering office, the NP will provide comprehensive, client-centered primary health care that emphasizes accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care for clients experiencing symptoms of mental illness who are referred for service by solo primary care practitioners in the West Durham region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary care services for individuals who have mild to moderate mental health and concurrent issues.
• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions within full scope of practice to address the biopsychosocial needs of clients.
• Actively participate within an inter-professional model of care.
• Provide case management and follow-up for client treatment regime.
• Accountable for key performance indicators (KPIs) for the role.
• Provide leadership by promoting a proactive and supportive team environment.
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters.
• Participate in chart reviews, development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).
• May provide clinical supervision and training for NP students and orientees.
• On-call coverage as required.
• Participation in mandatory education and training as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Nursing Degree - completion of a master's degree in nursing.
• Completion of a recognized primary care NP program.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as RN (Extended Class).
• Minimum of three years' experience working as a primary care NP with clients having complex needs.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient at providing care for individuals diagnosed with mild or moderate severity borderline personality disorder (BPD).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner.
• Basic CPR certification.
• Valid current vulnerable sector police check - required upon hiring.
• Flexibility to work from any of Durham CHC's locations in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax or Pickering as needed.
• Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position. Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity so that all employees have the opportunity to thrive.