PROGRAM AREA: Primary Health

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Ongoing

HOURS/WEEK: 29.5

What We Live By:

• Our Vision: A community without barriers to health and wellbeing. 
• Our Mission:
• We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all. 
• Our Values:
• Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability. 

Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as: 

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness 
• Living on low income 
• Newcomers to Canada with language barriers 
• Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues 
• Having moderate to severe disabilities 
• Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis 
• Black, mixed race and racialized populations 
• 2SLGBTQIA+
• Experiencing intersectional oppression 
• Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles 

What is GCHC?

GCHC is located in the vibrant city of Guelph, Ontario, and provides primary care services and community health programs using an interdisciplinary, team-based approach. We have innovative client-centered services delivered by interdisciplinary teams. Our clinical team consists of family physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered practical nurses, who work collaboratively with allied health workers, including social workers, dietitians, outreach workers, and cultural interpreters.

Guelph Community Health Centre works within a determinants of health framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention, anti-oppression, and recognition of special risk factors (social, physical, psychological, etc.) which may affect the health of clients.

Benefits of working at GCHC:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Comprehensive Benefits 
• No office overhead
• Supportive clinical environment
• Well-established experienced integrated care team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including assessment and treatment, preventative care, supportive client counseling, prenatal and neonatal care, and clinical consultation
• Work within a determinants of health and equity framework, emphasizing health promotion and education, and disease prevention
• Participate in GCHC on call service, as required, in rotation
• Ensure high quality and safe care is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records, participating in case conference and chart reviews and supporting the implementation of new guidelines and directives

Qualifications:

• Licensed Family Physician, as per the requirements of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, with CCFP certification
• Possess or is eligible to obtain required malpractice coverage with CMPA
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing health care services 
• Previous experience in community health/social services and/or a values-based organization is an asset
• A demonstrated commitment to health equity and alignment with the CHC model of care
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proficient in the use of software applications including Outlook and electronic medical record systems
• Ability to work interdependently and respectfully in an interdisciplinary team environment

We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements.

Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities. 

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews. 

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.