Nurse Practitioner; NP), Youth Wellness Hub

Position Title
:
Nurse Practitioner (NP), Youth Wellness Hub (1 position)

Employment Status
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Permanent Part-time (0.5 FTE)

Position Status
:
This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

This Posting is for an Existing Vacancy.

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates
:
May 29, 2026, at 5:00pm

Hours of Work Schedule
: 17.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends

Salary Range
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Annualized salary range of $60,559.50 - $62,958.00 (prorated based on a 0.5 FTE), commensurate on skills and experience and plus Group Benefits & HOOPP

Hiring Manager
:
Manager, Youth Wellness Hub

Primary Location
:
Oshawa South, Ajax Youth Wellness Hub and across various agency locations within Durham Region.

As a member of an inter‑professional Youth Wellness Hub team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive, youth‑centered primary care and wellness supports, addressing mental health, substance use, sexual health, sleep, nutrition, and other physical health needs. Services are delivered virtually, on‑site, and in the community, following the YWHO model, emphasizing trauma‑responsive, culturally safer, and developmentally appropriate care.

• Deliver youth-centered primary care and wellness services, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and health education in a trauma-responsive and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Prescribe and manage pharmacotherapy, including medications for mental health and other medical needs, within NP scope of practice.
• Provide care addressing biopsychosocial needs, including concurrent mental health and substance use concerns.
• Offer guidance and support on sexual health, sleep, nutrition, and general wellness.
• Facilitate virtual, on‑site, and community-based care to reduce barriers and enhance accessibility.

• Conduct intake assessments for new clients, explaining and supporting measurement-based care tools.
• Support warm handoffs and care coordination, linking youth to internal Hub services and external community partners.
• Collaborate with inter‑professional Hub team members and external providers to ensure holistic, integrated care plans.

• Contribute to program evaluation, clinical audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in case conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, and collaborative planning.

• Create a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental environment for youth.
• Include youth as partners in their care, empowering them to make informed decisions about health and wellness.
• Promote equity, inclusivity, and culturally responsive care within all aspects of service delivery.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) with completion of a recognized Primary Care NP program (NP-PHC).
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Nurse Practitioner in the extended class, Primary Care.
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing primary care to clients with complex health, mental health, and/or substance use needs.
• Experience providing care to youth and marginalized populations preferred.
• Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate endorsed by CNO is an asset.
• Knowledge of community health services and resources in Durham Region preferred.
• Experience working in community health or integrated care settings is an asset.
• Lived/living experience and knowledge of barriers and challenges faced by youth, is required.
• Lived/Living experience with mental health or substance use challenges, or experience as part of a marginalized population, is an asset.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in an inter‑professional team.
• Ability to work trauma-responsive, youth-centered care, including active listening and client advocacy.
• Strong clinical documentation and report-writing skills; proficiency with EMRs and Microsoft Office.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for…