Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (Part Time – Permanent)

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in providing comprehensive primary health care services to individuals accessing care through the CMHA Nurse Practitioner Clinic. Services are delivered in the clinic setting and, when required, in the community. The Nurse Practitioner provides holistic, client‑centred care through health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up across the lifespan. The role also includes health promotion, chronic disease management, collaboration with inter‑professional team members, and participation in program development and quality improvement activities.

This 0.5 FTE position offers flexibility in scheduling, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking to balance other professional, academic, or personal commitments.

Salary: $59.24 per hour – $68.99 per hour
Hours of Work: 20 per week
Location: 700 Lawrence Ave West, North York

CMHA Toronto is the city’s leading community mental health agency. We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope. Our client‑first, recovery‑oriented approach supports people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness.

• Program Development:
  • Participate in program development and policy‑making activities that influence health services and practices in Primary Health Care at CMHA.
  • Collaborate with all members of the inter‑professional team to plan and deliver holistic, comprehensive, patient‑ and family‑centred care.
  • Contribute to the dissemination of new knowledge and best practices throughout the organization.
  • Act as a mentor and clinical practice coach, advancing nursing skills and serving as a role model for nursing colleagues and other members of the inter‑professional team.
• Service Care Planning:
  • Conduct comprehensive, ongoing health assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors; order and interpret laboratory tests; and develop individualized care plans.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions using evidence‑based approaches within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
  • Ensure clients’ linguistic, cultural, and social needs are incorporated into care planning and service delivery.
  • Demonstrate accountability and professional responsibility in the delivery of high‑quality primary health care services.
  • Ensure care plans are current, documented, and implemented collaboratively with clients and team members.
  • Initiate appropriate consultations, referrals, and care coordination with internal and external health care providers.
  • Participate in the evaluation and improvement of models of care, service processes, and care delivery outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and team members to support positive health outcomes and client engagement.
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:
  • Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and initiate treatments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with legislative authority and best practice guidelines.
  • Provide health education related to disease prevention, chronic disease management, lifestyle modification, and wellness promotion.
  • Support clients in navigating the health system and accessing appropriate community and social supports.
  • Incorporate current research evidence and clinical guidelines into clinical decision‑making and care planning.
• Family Education and Support:
  • Educate the family and substitute decision maker on the nature of the illness, treatment, medication and community integration.
  • Provide resources and support to help families and substitute decision…