Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Employment Status: Full-time permanent position

Work Hours: 35 Hours per week (occasional evening or weekend work will be required)

Compensation: $61.00 to $72.00/hour (commensurate on skills and experience, plus participation in

Benefits & HOOPP.)

Additional Compensation: Sign-on bonus of $3000.00 to $4000.00

Reporting to: Manager of Primary Care

Location: Scarborough, ON; (with flexibility to transition to/work at other sites as required).

Travel Requirements: A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our client’s team, a leading healthcare

provider in Scarborough, ON.

Job Duties:

 Deliver holistic, client-centered care within the established scope of practice.

 Perform assessments, interventions, ongoing monitoring, and follow-ups for both acute and

chronic conditions.

 Conduct patient interviews and physical examinations, develop individualized treatment

plans, and incorporate evidence-based health promotion strategies.

 Comply with the professional standards and guidelines set by the College of Nurses.

 Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

 Engage in peer and chart audits as required.

 Participate in case conferences to support comprehensive patient care.

 Work effectively in a team environment to provide care to marginalized individuals,

including those with chronic illnesses, mental health challenges, and substance use

disorders.

 Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth by engaging in development

opportunities and mentoring Nurse Practitioner or medical students.

 Maintain required competencies through continuous learning and professional

development.

 Ensure patient involvement in all aspects of their treatment and care plans.

 Educate and support patients in managing treatments, minimizing side effects, and

establishing follow-up care.

 Offer telephone support as needed to assist patients with their care.

 Facilitate community education sessions based on availability.

 Foster and maintain professional relationships with external agencies, educational

institutions, and healthcare organizations.

 Participate in the organization's on-call schedule in alignment with funding requirements.

 Pursue ongoing education and training opportunities to enhance clinical expertise.

Requirements:

 Master’s degree in nursing with a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner certificate.

 Active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Extended Class).

 Membership with the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO), including

additional professional liability coverage.

 2–5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, applying advanced assessment skills within

an interprofessional healthcare setting.

 Paediatric experience is considered an asset.

 Strong preference for candidates with Nurse Practitioner experience in a community

healthcare setting.

 Prior experience in program development is advantageous.

 Current certification in Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR.

 Willingness to join additional professional organizations, such as the Registered Nurses’

Association of Ontario (RNAO), to further enhance practice.

 Proficiency in additional languages relevant to patient care is considered an asset.

 Proven ability to work independently with strong self-direction and organizational skills.

 Excellent interpersonal abilities, including strong written and verbal communication skills, as

well as effective conflict resolution capabilities.