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# Summary 

• Family Physician, Home Based Primary Care Team 
• Permanent, Part-time Position - 14 hours weekly
• Filling of vacancy

# About the organization 

 Unison Health and Community Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves neighbourhoods in Northwest Toronto. Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care, counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education™ and a Diabetes Education Program. Unison’s mission is working together to deliver accessible and high-quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.  We provide high quality health care and community services and programs, with a focus on priority populations in Northwest Toronto. 

We are working from an inclusive, sex positive, harm reduction, anti-racist, pro-choice, anti-oppression, and participatory framework in addressing the issue of access to health care for our mandated priority populations encompassing all the determinants of health. 

# About the position 

 At this time Unison is looking for a keen and committed Family Physician to provide primary care services to home-bound frail seniors in west Toronto. 

Reporting to the Hub and Satellite Manager at the Bathurst-Finch Site, this position is responsible for providing primary care services to home-bound frail seniors in west Toronto (travel area is smaller as patients are generally divided amongst the team members by geography).  The Family Physician will work with an inter-professional team of family physicians, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, care coordinator and administrative assistant to provide primary care services for seniors that are complex, frail and marginalized with medical, functional, psychosocial and mental health issues. Working with the client services team and community services partners, the incumbent will ensure that quality client-focused services are delivered.

The position is fee-for-service, but there are no overhead costs except for personal vehicle expenses (there is no compensation for transportation beyond what is covered by billed OHIP fees).  Unison provides a stipend to cover physician participation in administrative meetings. EMR (TELUS PS Suite) access, a laptop computer, and a work cell phone, as well as allied health and administrative staff salaries are covered.  

# Qualifications

 The successful candidate will have: 

• Demonstrated experience in community-based primary care settings 
• An interest to work with older adults and serve them in their homes
• Geriatrics focused-practice designation an asset but not required
• Palliative care experience an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on health 
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of clinical and program staff  
• License to practice medicine and membership in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario 
• Ability to cover other primary care providers for client care when they are not available
• Ability to speak a second language an asset. 

The physician is compensated by billing OHIP fees.  Overhead costs are covered by Unison.

# Summary 

• Team Lead (Nursing) - HHP Homeless Health Program

• Full Time$35.80 - $41.96 CAD per hour

• Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for a temporary 8 week contract position

• Location: 1767 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON, L4X 1L5

# About the position 

 General Responsibilities 

The HHP Team Lead supports the efficient and effective operations of HHP services and staff. Supervises the work of the Homeless Health Program, including both in-shelter and outreach interprofessional teams. 

Accountability 

•  The Team Lead (Nursing) reports to the Manager of the appropriate program   

Specific responsibilities 

• Reporting to the Manager – Clinical Community Care, the HHP Team Lead supports the efficient and effective operations of HHP services and staff.   
• Supervises the work of the Homeless Health Program, including both in-shelter and outreach interprofessional teams, according to planning guidelines and operational policies of the Homeless Health program and WellFort Community Health Services. 
• Acts as a professional role model, mentor and change agent for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise and evidence of ongoing professional development. 
• Works with team members and Management to ensure adequate staffing requirements are met for both in-shelter and community outreach model, including creation of draft schedules to be reviewed and approved by leadership in alignment with the employment standards act and WellFort policies. 
• Holds regular team meetings and huddles to keep team members appraised of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and information necessary for excellent service delivery and team effectiveness. 
• Provides clinical leadership and direction by ensuring patient care is delivered according to professional nursing standards and in accordance with policies and procedures. 
• In collaboration with the service delivery team, contributes to the delivery of the client’s care plan. 
• Works under delegated acts as necessary with primary care team. 
• Partners across other service providers external to WellFort to coordinate and support integrated care. 
• Documents problems identified using a specified framework. 
• Selects and implements strategies or interventions from established care plans in consultation with client and/or caregiver and health care delivery team. 
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established training materials to teach and enhance skill levels of service providers. 
• Meets with individual team members to build education and learning plans and provides input to annual PDP. 
• Acts as clinical resource to the service delivery team. 
• Demonstrates effective time management, planning and organization of day’s work activities and of team members. 
• Works collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff, allied health, community partners across the Peel shelter system, and other relevant partners in the advancement of the care model; ensures role clarity in the different functions of clinical and nonclinical staff. 
• Participates in staff planning and orientation of new staff, including EMR training. 
• Responsible for first line risk mitigation strategies for client or staff incidents. 
• Supports the building of an integrated team of both WellFort CHS and other Community Services staff working as one team. 
• Bridges programming between the Safe Consumption Site, Bloom program and Homeless Health programming as well as the comprehensive WellFort CHS services to support an integrated model of care. 

# Qualifications

•  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. 
• Nursing experience in a variety of care settings one of which must include community health, primary care and structurally vulnerable and homeless care. 
• Team Lead or supervisory experienced preferred. 
• Experience working in a Safe Consumption Site or Homeless shelter environment in the past is preferred. 
• Coaching, mentoring and conflict resolution skills. 
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues.  
• Program planning experience considered an asset. 
• 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 multitask 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). 
• Languages relevant to Peel Region residents is a definite asset. 

Requirements:  

• Valid First Aid & CPR Certification  
• Must present a Vulnerable Sector Check that meets the employer’s standard  
• Completed 2-Step TB Test  
• Must be available to work weekends and statutory holidays  

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listening of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.