Nurse Practitioner

About Kensington Health

Kensington Health is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing a diverse range of specialised healthcare services, including long-term care, hospice and community care, cancer screening, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and eye tissue processing for transplants.

We are deeply committed to being an inclusive place to work, live, and receive care. As a system partner co-leading the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team and an affiliate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine, we continuously strive to deliver innovative care and consistently better health outcomes for our community.

🔗 Learn more at www.kensingtonhealth.org

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the interdisciplinary care team. As an evidence-based consulting practitioner, this role provides assessment, the provision of care for, and the treatment of people with health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, and palliative means to optimise function and quality of life. The people served are typically adults within the long-term care home, in-residence hospice, or community.

Compensation:

• $95,725.50 - $114,874.50 commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

The following care responsibilities will be provided through the lens of trauma-informed care, which is intended to ensure that care practices acknowledge this experience and meet the emotional and psychological needs of the people being served. The specific responsibilities are as follows:

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical exams, health histories, and diagnostic evaluations tailored to the person’s goals of care (e.g., may include advanced care planning, eligibility for medical assistance in dying, etc.).
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals (e.g., dyspnea, delirium, etc.).

Care Planning and Treatment

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring a holistic approach that incorporates physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Perform minor procedures and interventions as required.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care in alignment with the wishes of the person being served and/or their substitute decision maker(s).

Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with members of the internal interdisciplinary team and external health system partners to facilitate seamless transitions across the health system when indicated (e.g, hospitals, Ontario Health at Home, and other community-based service providers).
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and team meetings related to resident care.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Ethical Practice

• Participate in the resolution of ethical dilemmas while ensuring the process aligns with the organisation’s ethical decision-making framework.

Education and Teaching:

Resident and Family Education

• Educate residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members on health promotion, disease prevention, management of chronic conditions, end-of-life principles, etc.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Lead clinical education and training initiatives in alignment with educational priorities established by the organisation.
• Support the advancement of the nursing profession through preceptorship of nurse practitioner students.

Interprofessional Learning

• Support a learning environment by participating in the education of medical learners and other health professions (e.g, personal support workers, allied health, health administration, etc.) when assigned to Kensington Health.

Quality, Safety, and Research

Quality Improvement and Safety

• Lead and/or participate in the achievement of quality improvement goals and objectives (e.g. annual quality improvement plans).
• Promote a just safety culture through participation in reporting and safety incident reviews.
• Foster a workplace free of violence and harassment and promote workplace safety by escalating issues and supporting teams to act when indicated.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Participate in research, developing and implementing practice innovations.
• Evaluate and implement evidence-based practices to continually improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes.

Other

• Participates in various initiatives that advance the strategic priorities of Kensington Health (e.g., committees, task forces, etc.).

Organizational Relationships

Works collaboratively with:

• People we serve and their loved ones
• Substitute decision makers
• Leaders from across the organisation
• Medical leaders from across the organisation
• Care and service team members
• Learners and students
• Academic, research, and regional health partners

Directly Supervises:

• Not applicable

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills required..
• Patience, flexibility, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to demonstrate composure under pressure while meeting multiple and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative, self-direction, and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and clinical information systems (e.g, Point Click Care).

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in long-term care, gerontology, chronic disease management, and/or hospice palliative care, depending on assignment.
• Experience working with structurally vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges, is an asset.
• Knowledge of indigenous cultural safety, harm reduction principles, and mental health/substance use considerations is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant Ontario legislation and regulations (e.g, Health Care Consent Act, Fixing Long-term Care Act, Connecting Care Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.).

Required Professional Designation/Certificate:

• Master’s degree in nursing with a combined Nurse Practitioner certificate from an accredited program (i.e., NP-Adult or NP-Primary Health Care).
• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner (i.e., NP-Adult or NP-Primary Health Care) with the College of Nurses of Ontario; must be in good standing.
• Certifications in point-of-care ultrasound device use, gerontology, and/or hospice palliative care nursing are assets.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care and advance clinical excellence at Kensington Health.

If you are committed to person-centered care and improving the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to HR at hr@kensingtonhealth.org by Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

Kensington Health thanks all applicants for their interest in advance. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Kensington Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups. Candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process, such as tests, skills demonstrations, and other assessments. Kensington Health Centre is committed to providing reasonable and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability at any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.