Nurse Practitioner – 30 hours/week – 1-Year Contract

Nurse Practitioner – 30 hours/week – 1-Year ContractDecember 19th, 2025OverviewThe nurse practitioner is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, mental health clinicians, pharmacists and social workers whose work will increase access to primary care and enhance the quality of life for patients. This is a 1-year contract working 30 hours per week (.8 FTE) working with a team of family physicians with the Community Family Health Organization.ResponsibilitiesThe primary care nurse practitioner will practice within their full scope of practice as outlined in the Standards of Practice by the College of Nurses of Ontario.Including, but not limited to:Complete health assessments including health history and physical examinations.Provide wellness care and health screeningDiagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuriesScreen for and treat chronic illness and monitor stable chronic illnessesCare of episodic illnessDetermine the need for, and order and interpret reports of X-Rays, ECG’s, diagnostic ultrasound MRIs and CT scansMonitor the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic stable illnesses by providing pharmacological and counseling interventions.Determine the need for, and the implementation of health promotion and prevention strategies for families and individuals.Use nursing strategies based on evidence based information.Formulate and communicate medical diagnosis or disorder.Consult with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.Prescribe drugsGathering and documenting statistical information as requiredRegular attendance to all FHT/FHO meetings is mandatory.The specific types of patients and any areas of specialty will be established between the nurse practitioner and the collaborating physician(s) as mutually agreed upon.Family Health Team Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to precept Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students whenever possible. It is recognized by the Peterborough Family Health Team that the level of service provided during this period of time will be affected by this added responsibility.Hours of Work:Hours of service are pre-established per employment agreement and may require some evenings and weekends. Any deviation from the established schedule shall not negatively impact upon the provision of service to the patient population.QualificationsCurrent RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended ClassSuccessful completion of the Nurse Practitioner education programMinimum 3 to 5 years in community health nursing in a primary care and or rural settingAdditional benefits of joining the Peterborough Family Health TeamA provincial leader among Family Health Teams in OntarioExcellent team/office environmentMultidisciplinary team expertiseOrganizational commitment to work-life balanceThe Peterborough Family Health Team are leaders in advocating for full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and its variants, for persons who are medically able to receive the vaccination. All applicants should know that PFHT employees are expected to support this position.Hours: 0.8 FTE – 30 hrs/week, Monday to ThursdayJob type: 1-year contractSalary: $123,660 to 127,380 per year based on full-time equivalentThe Peterborough Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The Peterborough Family Health Team offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr