37.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE YWHO and 0.5 FTE HHD
The Dufferin Area Family Health Team (DAFHT) is seeking one (1) full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our interagency, collaborative team working 0.5 FTE at the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Dufferin (YWHO) (18.75 hours) and 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours) at the HART Hub Dufferin (HHD).
The Nurse Practitioner is a vital part of the YWHO and HHD and will work as a member of a diverse interdisciplinary team which includes and Service Navigator, Mental Health Counsellor, and a Peer Support worker to support and achieve the vision and mission of each organization by participating in chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention programs. This is a great opportunity for an individual to practice autonomously, within a fully supported team environment providing education, advocacy, and support for those experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
YWHO supports and provides young people in Dufferin County aged 12 to 25 with low barrier access to a full range of services including mental health and substance use supports, primary care, education, employment, housing and other social services all through youth-friendly access points. YWHO services are designed to improve experiences and outcomes for youth by:
Increasing access to rapid, low-barrier services;
Reducing transitions by providing care in one location; and,
Providing tailored, high-quality programs co-developed with youth to meet their needs.
HART Hub Dufferin (HHD) is dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals in Dufferin County experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use issues. By providing integrated, low-barrier support services, we aim to enhance the quality of life, physical health, and overall well-being of individuals in our community. We take a person-centered, equity-focused approach to ensure that clients have access to the care they need when they need it.
Reporting Function:
The Nurse Practitioner will receive direction from the YWHO Manager and the HHD Manager for day-to-day operations and be accountable to the DAFHT Executive Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES – YWHO
Provide comprehensive episodic primary care to individuals’ ages 12-25 years of age
Perform compressive assessments that includes a full health history and collecting all relevant information pertaining to the presenting problem to identify and communicate a medical diagnosis to the youth
Collaborate with community partners, family, and caregivers to collect collateral information that can help to inform the assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan
Consult with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide interventions and comprehensive care, including prescribing drugs, ordering lab tests and emphasize health promotion, education and disease prevention with youth
Make referrals where necessary to other community providers
In collaboration with youth, support the use of YWHO standardized measures to support measurement-based care to provide health and services, monitor progress, and improve youth outcomes
Participate in and/or lead in complex care planning, including assessing, evaluating, and amending plans of care after ongoing evaluation of the youths’ needs in collaboration with the interprofessional team
Perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and pharmacological agents and therapeutic measures within scope of practice
Integrate psychotherapeutic approaches into clinical visits
Provide leadership advocating for practice changes to enhance safe patient care
Knowledge of approaches that promote health equity, including anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice, 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion, community engagement, cultural safety, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and human rights and accessibility frameworks
Provide services and support to youth and their families that is consistent with the values of the YWHO Model
Provide access to services both in person, remotely (off site) or virtually (online, phone) as needed, and
Employ nursing communication skills in all interactions (e.g., active listening, respectful and culturally appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication, compassion, empathy, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES – HHD
Provide primary care within the scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in Extended Class. The provision of primary care includes assessments, diagnosis, counseling, screening, referral, education, treatment and follow-up
Collaborate effectively with community partners, family, and caregivers with the consent of the patient to collect collateral information that can help to inform the assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan to facilitate appropriate provision of primary care outside of scope of practice
Maintain complete, accurate and timely records of patient visits using the electronic medical record (EMR)
Liaise with allied health professionals and community partners as required
Support patients and families to take increased responsibility for their health through health promotion the promoting self-management in chronic diseases
Provide information and education to patients in the understanding and management of particular health issues
Prepare statistical reports for when necessary
Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team to improve patient access to primary care and to help improve the team’s ability to provide a broader range of services (e.g. wound care management)
Evaluate and analyze the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions, and
Be available for after-hours clinical work based on the needs of the patients at the clinic where the Nurse Practitioner will be working. Time commitment would be approx. 4 hours one evening per week.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum one year experience in primary care and community care
Registered Nurse Extended Class (EC) (Evidence of completion required)
Masters of Nursing (or equivalent) with clinical focus of Primary Care in a Family Health Team or Community care setting, providing full-spectrum care
Completion of education required by the College of Nurses of Ontario on prescribing controlled substances
Willingness to pursue subspecialty education in mental health and addictions and gender affirming care
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current membership with the RNAO, NPAO, and
Basic CPR certification.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent oral/written skills
Strong clinical skills
Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Nurse Practitioner within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to work effectively and how to optimize collaborative relationships with team members and community partners alike
Experience working with youth and young adults in a community setting. Strong clinical skills in mental health assessment and treatment, change agent, problem solver, critical thinker, team builder, role model, innovator, visionary, public speaker, best practices in the clinical area, ability to engage in quality improvement and scholarly activities
Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices or primary care delivery with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and be flexible in a very active work environment
Willingness to teach and train other members of the interdisciplinary team as required, and
Flexibility to take on other tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions and Requirements:
This is a permanent, full-time contract
This role requires an in-person, on-site, and in-community presence
Hours are 37.5 hours per week – including day and evening shifts, with some weekend hours, and
Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel to sites and within community.
Why Join Us:
Salary range $64.10 – $66.67 per hour plus benefits
HOOPP Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision, critical Illness, and EFAP and EAP program
4 weeks of vacation to start, wellness days/ floater days, paid personal and sick time
Organizational commitment to work-life balance
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is an Integrated Youth Services (IYS) initiative designed to address the service gaps in the youth mental health and substance use sectors in Ontario by supporting local service providers to work together in a new way, providing young people in Ontario aged 12 to 25 with access to a full range of integrated services that support their individual needs, including mental health and substance use supports, primary care, education, employment, housing and other social services in one youth-friendly space.
The HART Hub Dufferin is at the forefront of providing integrated care for individuals facing complex challenges in Dufferin County. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative program that addresses the root causes of homelessness and supports individuals through a holistic, person-centered approach. The HART Hub Dufferin is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black, and other racialized people who are reflective of intersectional experiences (i.e., 2SLGBTQ+, neurodevelopmental differences, living with a disability, etc.).
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your resume to Angie Cutt at
[email protected] by Monday, August 17, 2026.
