Primary Care Nurse Practitioner PFT

Description Position Title: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Employment Status : Permanent Full-Time Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply. Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates : October 3 2025 at 5 : 00pm Hours of Work / Schedule : Monday to Friday 35 Hours per week (1 evening per week) Position Reports To : Senior Manager Integrated Care and Experience Position Salary Range : Annualized salary range $121119 - $125916 commensurate on skills and experience plus Group Benefits & HOOPP Primary Work Location : Pickering ON; (with flexibility to transition to / work at otherCHC sites as required). Organization Overview Durham Community Health Centre is a recognized leader in redefining the experience of community-based health and wellness services. We provide access to high quality holistic and inclusive care that is responsive to the needs of the community and empowers individuals to enhance their own well-being. Our name embodies what we do every day we care. Caring for the health and wellness of our communities residents is the cause that unites us. It shapes our thinking and guides our actions. Durham Community Health Centre is a registered charitable organization providing a variety of free community programs and services including : health promotion and wellness programs; primary care counselling and mental health; diabetes education; Hepatitis C screening treatment support education and outreach; geriatric assessment & intervention; young parent support youth programs Indigenous programs; community development programs; and fundraising events which include developing charitable partnerships / sponsorships to fund programs. In line with the CHC Model of Health and Wellbeing our expert team works with our clients to provide holistic care support and wraparound services that empower clients to improve their health and wellness. We strive to be accessible to those in the community who face access barriers like culture gender geographic isolation homelessness language physical disabilities poverty and race. We are Durham Community Health Centre Care. Compassion. Community Position Overview The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive client-centered primary health care that emphasizes accessibility health promotion illness- prevention and continuity-of-care for clients individuals couples families who sometimes experience complex physical and mental health needs. The NP recognizes that the primary factors that shape the health of our clients are not medical treatments or lifestyle choices but rather the living conditions that our clients experience the social determinants of health . The NP will practice to their full-scope as set-out in College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) guidelines and defined as : The practice of nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive preventive therapeutic palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function (Nursing Act 1991). The NP will be an effective collaborative member of the DCHCs inter-professional team that includes Family Physicians Registered Nurses (RN) and Therapists (including Registered Social Workers (RSWs) and Registered Psychotherapists (RPs)) who are providing clinical services to marginalized and at-risk members of our community particularly those clients who are experiencing poverty and discrimination. The NP will demonstrate advocacy and leadership skills to champion and support goals that align with and achieve DCHCs Strategy Vision Mission and Values internally and externally in the context of safe and ethical NP practice. Key Responsibilities Primary Health Care Provide client-centered primary care to individuals couples and families in a non-judgmental manner recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks taking the stance of a health advocate. Actively participate seek and provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care which includes among others fellow NPs Physicians Registered Nurses and Therapists. Perform excellent clinical assessments combined with sound clinical judgement / diagnostic and treatment skills within full scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Demonstrate leadership skills by working effectively within an inter-professional proactive team environment providing excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both medical and non-medical staff and with clients. Demonstrated ability to be able to manage evidence-based solutions in managing conflict. Must hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate endorsed by the CNO. Must be able to work flexible hours evening work is required. NP services that address the biopsychosocial needs of clients including clients with multiple comorbid health conditions mental health diagnoses and / or concurrent disorders involving substance use / abuse. Provide counselling education health promotion internal referrals and follow-up. Actively participate seek and provide consultation with external health service providers in the clients circle-of-care Duties will include community development and outreach and resource management to community partners and stake holders Provide case management and follow-up for client treatment regime. Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters documentation and third-party correspondence using DCHCs Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system : Telus PSS Contribute to activities related to the development implementation and evaluation of medical directives policies and procedures best-practices and protocols. Contribute to the development of services and programs for health promotion e.g. Trans health is an asset Advocate for at-risk clients and their families. Actively participate in case conferences when required. Participate in chart reviews development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and accreditation activities with Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA). Demonstrate active participation in the CNO Quality Assurance (QA) Program to ensure maintenance of continuing competence to practice and with DCHCs performance management requirements. Participate in the design implementation and evaluation of research studies that DCHC may participate in from time-to-time in the course of our developing relationships with the universities and / or as providers of clinical student placements. Participate in other DCHC agency training activities and meetings as requested. Required to do home visits for clients who are living in the community. May also provide clinical supervision and training for NP students. Ensure client care and caseload is managed to achieve the goals of DCHCs Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) indicator targets with the Central-East Local Health Integration Network (CE-LHIN) Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonable with the scope of practice. Flexibility to work from any of DCHCs clinical locations Flexibility to work or drive to meetings at any of DCHCs clinical locations in our service area as required. Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week. Key Qualifications Nursing Degree Masters degree in Nursing (MSN). Completion of a recognized primary care NP program (i.e. NP-PHC) Certification and member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as RN (Extended Class) Member of the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is an asset. Minimum of three years experience working as a primary care NP with clients having complex needs children and youth experience is required. Experience working in a CHC setting or other community health nursing practice is an asset. Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care services. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative inter-professional team environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner that can be effectively understood practicing active listening skills to understand client needs and coaching of clients as collaborative partners in their health care. Demonstrated ability to manage crises in an effectively professional manner. Demonstrated excellent written skills and report writing for a clinical setting. Basic CPR certification required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word) is an asset. Demonstrated competency in facilitating client group activities. Must show evidence of valid current vulnerable sector police check required upon hiring. Valid Ontario Drivers license and access to a vehicle. Demonstrated Minimum Attributes core to the Agency Service oriented Results oriented Flexible / Adaptable Collaborative Effective Communication Skills Team Player Ability to manage risk within ones responsibility & accountability Ability to take Accountability. Human Resources (HR) Management Adheres to and applies organization-wide policies and practices in support of organizational health and performance management. Adheres to and applies established compliance measures within legislative requirements and equity principles (e.g. AODA Human Rights Code and Ontario Employment Standards). Applies the framework for Accountability-based Management within scope of duties in support of aligned performance management and objectives linked to Strategy. Organizational Health & Development Ensures adoption of Workplace Success - the established People Strategy that fosters organizational health and development. Acts as an agent in ensuring organizational health through adoption of established adaptive and responsive organizational structures for change management and effective change execution as aligned to the Agencys Vision Values and goals. Champions and supports Employee Engagement efforts and initiatives. Within scope of duties and accountability conducts work within the established Respect in the Workplace concept that demonstrates commitment to the Agencys anti-oppression; dismantling the forms and structures of racism sexism homophobia hetero-sexism harassment discrimination and violence. Measurable framework includes adherence to policies and practices and use of training strategy and tools within Respect in the Workplace AODA and Diversity. Health & Safety Ensures scope of duties / accountabilities adheres to established Health & Safety program policies and procedures. Ensures work performed by staff and self are in a safe and healthy manner in keeping with the Agencys obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) legislation and as guided through the Agencys Health & Safety program. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (DCHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground). Application Process While we thank all applicants for their interest in applying only those qualified and considered for an interview will be contacted. All applicant submissions will be kept on file for six months for future consideration. All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on your resume. As an applicant it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly. All positions are subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions for all external hires : Reference Checks; and Criminal Background checks (including Vulnerable Sector Screening). Please be advised that AI Technology supports the screening process of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Key Skills EMR Systems,Pain Management,Acute Care,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Vital Signs Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Pediatrics Experience,Nursing,Botox Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Full Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 Monthly Salary Salary : 121119 - 125916 #J-18808-Ljbffr