Nurse Practitioner - 0.66 FTE - MD Care

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care, including diagnosis, treatment, and health education within an interdisciplinary team. They also participate in health promotion programs, quality improvement initiatives, and maintain accurate clinical records.

Job details

Community Healthcaring KW provides comprehensive primary health care, including medical and dental services, health promotion, illness prevention, and community outreach. Through an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals, we deliver person-centred care that improves health equity, reduces barriers to accessing services, and addresses the social determinants of health to support the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across Waterloo Region. We are currently recruiting for Nurse Practitioner to provide services to MD Care Family Health Organization. While these positions are employed by Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo, the Nurse Practitioner’s day-to-day work location (across 3 locations), schedule of hours, as well as applicable policies and procedures, will be determined by MD Care Family Health Organization Team to which they are assigned. Job Title: Nurse Practitioner –MD Care Family Health Organization Wage: $62.28 - $73.18/ hour Permanent, Part-Time FTE 0.66 25 hours per week Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner provides care within the MD Care Family Health Organization interdisciplinary team, working collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals to support patients and families across the lifespan. The Nurse Practitioner helps improve access to care, enhance health outcomes, and support coordinated, team-based primary care for diverse patient populations Responsibilities Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical activities in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class (NPs) and all relevant provincial legislation and regulations. Work from a Social Determinants of Health perspective to improve health outcomes for individual clients and/or for the development of community health and well-being, and to reduce health inequities. Triage client needs either over phone, or in person. Maintain accurate and up to date clinical notes in accordance with NP’s professional standards and organizational policy. Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion/disease prevention programs for individuals and client populations as determined by the Health Centre. Work during both regular and extended hours (evenings/weekends). A minimum of one evening per week may be required. Participate in team and staff meetings and other meetings and committee work as appropriate to support both service delivery and organizational goals. Work individually and collaboratively in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives and activities. Work in a manner that preserves privacy and confidentiality. Work in a manner that ensures client safety and minimizes risk to clients, volunteers and the Health Centre. Work in a manner that demonstrates self-reflection and personal accountability for work performance. Collect, analyze, and report on data and relevant information as required. Participate in research as determined by the Health Centre. Adhere to all Health Centre and MD Care Family Health Organization policies. Adhere to appropriate infection control. Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor. Qualifications Completion of a recognized Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. Master’s degree in nursing; or equivalent recognized education and experience. Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario-Extended Class and a member in good standing. 1 year minimum experience as a Primary Care NP working with all ages. Comfortable counselling around a wide range of health problems common to family medicine. Some examples would include weight loss/gain, iron and vitamin deficiencies, IBS/constipation, Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, eating disorders etc. Valid Ontario Drivers License. Knowledge of the health delivery system, community and social services and the relevant legislation related to Nurse Practitioners in Ontario. Proven experience working in a collaborative team environment; and Demonstrated leadership in promoting a shared responsibility for professional practice and development. Experience working effectively with culturally and economically diverse Ability to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Health Centre. 2-Factor Authentication for Outlook is App based (Microsoft Authenticator Application) and used to ensure the security of our online accounts. 2-FA requires the use of a personal mobile device with a recent operating system. Hours: 25 hours per week Benefit package: Paid Vacation: 3 weeks to start, 4 weeks after 1 year based on FTE Optional Defined Benefit Pension Plan (HOOPP) Comprehensive Extended health and dental insurance Employee Assistance Plan Application Deadline: September 4th, 2026 The Health Centre values the diversity of its staff and welcomes applications from people of all races, ethnicity, religions, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and those with disabilities. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise humanresources@healthcaringkw.org so that suitable arrangements can be made. Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment process. We appreciate all expressions of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an open position.

What you’ll do

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care, including diagnosis, treatment, and health education within an interdisciplinary team. They also participate in health promotion programs, quality improvement initiatives, and maintain accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's degree in nursing and a current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class. A minimum of one year of experience as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner working with all ages is required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Extended health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance plan

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Primary care
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Health education
• Clinical assessment
• Triage
• Patient counseling
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Health promotion
• Disease prevention
• Data analysis
• Quality improvement
• Documentation
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Celiac Disease
• Dental Therapy
• Accountability
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Eating Disorder Treatment
• Valid Driver's License
• Quality Improvement
• Research
• Authentications
• Social Work
• Community Health
• Confidentiality
• Constipation
• Operating Systems
• Disabilities
• Disease Prevention
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Family Medicine
• Health Equity
• Health Education
• Health Impact Assessments
• Health Promotion
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Infection Control
• Legislation
• Microsoft Outlook
• Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
• Nursing
• Primary Care
• Primary Health Care
• Weight Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners

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