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Job Type:   Existing vacancy, Part-time, Permanent Pay Rate:   $58.24 - $66.49 per hour WHO WE ARE   Vision:  A healthier community where everyone belongs.   Mission:  High quality, accessible care for all.   Values:  Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity   WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.   We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.   HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive. Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health. The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region. By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits. Our medical services include: Care for chronic conditions like diabetes Medication management Support for substance withdrawal and pain management Wound care Mental health services and stabilization Chiropody (foot care) Monitoring and support after hospital stays This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing. THE OPPORTUNITY The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families. The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams 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). Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health. 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. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances. Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care. Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance. Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels. Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health. Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities. Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners. Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools. Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset. Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours. Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure. Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting. OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. VACCINATION REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal   https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ . The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.

Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent Pay Rate:   $58.24 - $66.49 per hour WHO WE ARE   Vision:  A healthier community where everyone belongs.   Mission:  High quality, accessible care for all.   Values:  Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity   WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.   We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.   HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive. Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health. The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region. By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits. Our medical services include: Care for chronic conditions like diabetes Medication management Support for substance withdrawal and pain management Wound care Mental health services and stabilization Chiropody (foot care) Monitoring and support after hospital stays This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing. THE OPPORTUNITY The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families. The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams 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). Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health. 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. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances. Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care. Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance. Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels. Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health. Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities. Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners. Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools. Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset. Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours. Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure. Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting. OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. VACCINATION REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal   https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ . The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.

Job Type: Existing Vacancy, Full-time, Permanent Pay Rate:  $34.06-40.53/hour WHO WE ARE   Vision:  A healthier community where everyone belongs.   Mission:  High quality, accessible care for all.   Values:  Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity   WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.   We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.   HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM  The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.  Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.  The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.  By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.  Our medical services include:  Care for chronic conditions like diabetes  Medication management  Support for substance withdrawal and pain management  Wound care  Mental health services and stabilization  Chiropody (foot care)  Monitoring and support after hospital stays  This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.  Role Overview  This role leads timely access to care across WellFort programs and sites by coordinating central intake, system navigation, and warm referrals across primary care, mental health and addictions, chronic disease and wellness, and community/social services. Working from a trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally safe approach, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator triages and prioritizes clients based on physical and social needs, guided by the social determinants of health (e.g., housing, income, food access, language/immigration, transportation) and aligns response levels and follow-up timeframes with program standards and partner pathways. The role collaborates with interprofessional teams and community partners to deliver coordinated, wraparound care.   Core activities include welcoming clients, completing holistic assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, facilitating warm handoffs, and routing clients to the appropriate provider or setting at the appropriate time using standardized screening tools and sound judgment.   The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing marginalization including newcomers, individuals facing homelessness or housing precarity, and other equity-deserving populations and will demonstrate empathy, dignity, and respect in their work.  The Opportunity  Reporting to a Program Manager, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator is a core member of our interprofessional team, advancing timely access, coordinated transitions, and continuity of care across programs and sites, in close collaboration with partners to deliver holistic, integrated care.  Responsibilities include:  Under the direction/delegation of an authorized clinician, perform specific clinical acts (e.g., specimen collection, vaccine administration) and, as delegated, communicate routine test results and follow-up plans; escalate according to protocol.  Perform central intake across programs; complete holistic assessments (history, vitals/measurements, screening); triages and prioritizes clients based on their physical and social needs considering the holistic needs of clients including housing, income, food access, language, and transportation; develop individualized prevention/care and self-management plans.  Coordinate and monitor care-plan delivery; provide ongoing support, follow-up, and case coordination across health, social, and community services, in collaboration with partner organizations.  Provide health education to clients, families, and groups.  Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation (assessments, care plans, transitions, referrals, outcomes); participate in chart/case reviews;   Contribute to data quality, reporting, and continuous quality improvement (CQI); support protocol, pathway, and tool development.  Participate in program/service and policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; coordinate outreach/mobile clinics with internal programs, community organizations, providers, and local stakeholders as needed.   Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, community outreach, and agency awareness initiatives.  Advocate with and for clients to reduce barriers and ensure fair, dignified access to care and supports; contribute to community education and collaborative strategies.  Manage clinic readiness operations: maintain/order equipment and supplies; share responsibility for safe handling of medications and vaccines (including cold-chain compliance); make purchases within allocated budget lines and follow procurement controls; assist with operational policies and procedures.  Maintain current knowledge of relevant government guidelines, acts, and legislation affecting client care and organizational practice.  Supervise and support students/learners from various disciplines; contribute to orientation and teaching activities with a determinants-of-health lens.  Participate in applied research and evaluation projects, as appropriate.  Perform other duties as required to meet program and organizational needs.    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health-care field; in good standing with the applicable regulatory college.  Experience coordinating care with individuals facing barriers to access including equity-deserving populations.   Demonstrates a strengths-based perspective, recognizing and building on the inherent assets, skills, and resilience of individuals and communities. Focuses on empowerment rather than deficits, fostering dignity, self-determination, and collaborative problem-solving in all interactions.  Deep appreciation for the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and housing precarity, and those impacted by intersecting forms of marginalization.  Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally safe practice.  Experience with care coordination, case management, and system navigation in community-based settings.  Excellent written and oral communication skills tailored to appropriate literacy levels.  Knowledge of local health, social, and community service systems and referral pathways.  Experience working with diverse communities and knowledge of anti-oppressive framework.  Demonstrated ability to organize workload, respond effectively to unexpected situations, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.  Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.  Current First Aid/CPR and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.  Additional languages relevant to the community are an asset.    Working Environment & Physical Demands  Work may be mobile and/or site-based across multiple locations and programs including shelters.  Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and Saturdays.  Exposure to individuals experiencing crisis, complex health conditions, or escalated behaviours.  Combination of client-facing interactions, outreach activities, and administrative responsibilities.  Requires flexibility, adaptability, and comfort building longitudinal relationships with clients and collaborating across programs.  OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY   WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.    Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.    VACCINATION REQUIREMENT  As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.  Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.  The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .  The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required. 

Job Type: Multiple existing vacancies, Casual Pay Rate: $29.21-40.35/hour WHO WE ARE   Vision:  A healthier community where everyone belongs.   Mission:  High quality, accessible care for all.   Values:  Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity   WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.   We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.   HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM  The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.  Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.  The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.  By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.  Our medical services include:  Care for chronic conditions like diabetes  Medication management  Support for substance withdrawal and pain management  Wound care  Mental health services and stabilization  Chiropody (foot care)  Monitoring and support after hospital stays  This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.  RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Care The RN/RPN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN/RPN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including: Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups. Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care. Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community. Health Promotion and Education Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work. Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners. Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials. Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards. Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change. Advocacy and Community Development Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community. Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity. Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health. Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice. Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies. Administration & Others Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health. Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies. Participates in research when opportunities arise. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset. Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing. Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health. Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues. An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health. Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level. Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization. Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset. OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY   WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.    Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.    VACCINATION REQUIREMENT  As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.  Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.  The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .  The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required. 

Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Contract (until March 31, 2026) Pay Rate: $34.20-40.35/hour WHO WE ARE   Vision:  A healthier community where everyone belongs.   Mission:  High quality, accessible care for all.   Values:  Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity   WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.   We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.   REFUGEE CLINIC  The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.  RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Care The RN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including: Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups. Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care. Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community. Health Promotion and Education Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work. Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners. Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials. Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards. Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change. Advocacy and Community Development Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community. Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity. Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health. Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice. Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies. Administration & Others Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health. Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies. Participates in research when opportunities arise. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Degree in nursing from a recognized college or university. Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing. Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health. Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues. An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health. Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level. Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization. Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset. OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. VACCINATION REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ . The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.

Job type:   Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent Pay rate: $58.24-66.49/hour Program: Refugee Clinic through March 31, 2026; Homeless Health Program beginning April 1, 2026 WHO WE ARE Vision:  A healthier community where everyone belongs.   Mission:  High quality, accessible care for all.   Values:  Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity   WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.   We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.   REFUGEE CLINIC  The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.  HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive. Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health. The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region. By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits. Our medical services include: Care for chronic conditions like diabetes Medication management Support for substance withdrawal and pain management Wound care Mental health services and stabilization Chiropody (foot care) Monitoring and support after hospital stays This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing. THE OPPORTUNITY The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families. The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams 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). Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health. 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. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances. Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care. Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance. Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels. Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health. Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities. Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners. Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools. Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset. Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours. Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure. Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting. OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. VACCINATION REQUIREMENT As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ . The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.