Careers

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC) role provides primary care services to individuals, families, and the community.

As a part of the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) interdisciplinary healthcare team at both Grand Bend and Hensall sites, the RN-EC plays a key role by independently performing the following functions:

1. Diagnoses and manages minor episodic and stable chronic illnesses commonly seen in primary care.
2. Provides wellness care to adults, adolescents, children, and infants.
3. Provides inclusive walk-in care.
4. Consults with members of the clinical team as appropriate.
5. Collaborates to develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans.

Accountability

The RN-EC reports to the Director of Primary Care and Chronic Disease.

Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university.
2. Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
3. Three to five years of nursing experience in a community setting or a combination of community and hospital or public health settings; experience in a primary care setting is an asset.
4. A strong background in mental health, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions is preferred.
5. Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
6. Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.

Requirement Prior to Start Date

Vulnerable Sector Police Check completed within the last six months.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants may forward a resume and cover letter by June 3, 2024, using the Apply Now form below.

Please quote Nurse Practitioner in the email subject line.

Thank you to those who show interest in the position. Only those who meet the selection criteria will receive further communication from us.

The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. The GBACHC is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If requested, accommodation will be provided to the candidate during the recruitment process.

The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is seeking a dedicated, 0.8 FTE (30 hours weekly) physician to join the primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a community where your skill and compassion will touch many lives.

Physicians at the GBACHC provide personalized care, build lasting relationships with patients, and support a community that truly values its healthcare providers.

If you are passionate about rural medicine and are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of healing and community well-being, you are invited to apply today.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based and holistic primary healthcare, following the Health Disciplines Act of Ontario, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) practice standards, and CHC guidelines. The physician’s work will include acute curative care with sensitivity to non-medical problems, referrals to appropriate specialists, illness prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, and case conferencing with the CHC’s interprofessional clinical providers.

Qualifications

1. Current registration with the CPSO.
2. Current CPSO continuing professional development requirements.
3. Experience in a community health setting is preferred.
4. Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada or equivalent experience is an asset.
5. Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation is an asset.

Requirement Prior to Start Date

Vulnerable Sector Police Check completed within the last six months.

Additional Details

Salary: $149.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee and family assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Pension plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

How to Apply

Qualified applicants may forward a resume and cover letter in confidence by February 17, 2025, to Tara Oke at toke@gbchc.com.

Please quote 0.8 FTE Physician in the email subject line.

Thank you to those who show interest in the position. Only those who meet the selection criteria will receive further communication from us.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. The GBACHC’s employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability unrelated to the ability to do a job, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, termination, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Position Summary

Temporary 0.8 FTE Registered Dietitian in the diabetes program at the GBACHC, Grand Bend location to cover an 18-month maternity leave.

The Registered Dietitian plans and directs the nutritional care of patients/clients living with diabetes and/or pre-diabetes within the catchment area.  They participate in community health education to promote better nutrition for individuals living with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Accountability

This position reports to the Director of Primary Care and Chronic Disease.

Qualifications

1. Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE) certification, preferred, or willing to obtain.
2. Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in nutrition care.
3. Three to five years of experience in diabetes clinical counselling and nutrition.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
5. Demonstrated commitment to community-based health care and knowledge of community-based resources.
6. Sensitivity to, interest in and knowledge of socio-economic and cross-cultural issues in diet and nutrition.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to undertake nutritional counselling (individual and group).
8. Proficiency and experience working in a computerized environment.
9. Degree in foods and nutrition from a recognized university.
10. Completion of an accredited dietetic internship master’s degree.
11. Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

General Requirements

Prior to start date, a Vulnerable Sector Police Check completed within the last six months.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are requested to forward their resume and cover letter in confidence to Tara Oke, toke@gbchc.com, by March 10, 2025.

Please quote Registered Dietitian in the subject line of your email.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. The GBACHC’s employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability unrelated to the ability to do a job, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, termination, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.