Nurse Practitioner

Ontario Health atHome; Chatham; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Travel between sites

Job summary

Ontario Health atHome is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join the Palliative Care Consultation Team in the Erie St. Clair Region, based primarily in Chatham with some Windsor & Sarnia support.

You will diagnose, treat, and manage complex symptoms for palliative patients, collaborating with Hospice and community providers. The role requires an NP license in Ontario, strong communication, and the ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with current registration.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency with computers and basic software used in care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide NP services for the Palliative Care Consultation Team and community patients.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage complex pain and symptom issues during palliative trajectories.
• Collaborate with Hospice and assess patients to support care recommendations; travel between Ontario Health atHome sites.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner registration

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/French (an asset)

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (Ontario)

CAPCE Fundamentals certification

LEAP certification (asset)

Job description

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

Take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,100 regulated healthcare and other professionals. We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Ontario Health atHome has a need for a Permanent Full Time Nurse Practitioner as described below. Ontario Health atHome is committed to supporting healthcare in a manner that is consistent with patient and family centred care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated understanding and commitment to this care philosophy. This position understands the importance of quality and safety and requires a high degree of attention to detail and excellent time management skills. The position will be located within the Erie St. Clair Region.

What will you do?

The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to the effective delivery of Nurse Practitioner services for the Palliative Care Consultation Team’s patients, and community patients unable to access care through a family physician, clinic, FHT, CHC, etc. upon referral from Ontario Health atHome and in accordance with professional college standards, Ministry Guidelines and ESC policies. The objective of the services delivered by the Nurse Practitioner is to diagnose, treat, evaluate, consult and manage complex pain and symptom and associated chronic disease management issues during the patient’s palliative trajectory, in orderto delay/prevent institutionalization and facilitate reintegration into the community.

The Nurse Practitioner, as a member of the Palliative Care Consultation Team (PCCT), will work collaboratively with Hospice and be responsible for reviewing and completing assessments to assist in providing recommendations and consultative guidance to support challenging palliative symptom management and diagnoses. Travel for this position is required between all sites of Ontario Health atHome and there is the potential that the Nurse Practitioner may work out of the Hospice sites.

What must you have?

• Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner (Current registration with the College of Nurses)
• Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
• Good knowledge of ESC priorities, policies, practices and service standards
• Good knowledge and understanding of legislation governing health care activities
• Knowledge of direct care/care coordination models used in community health care organizations
• Specialized education required in palliative pain and symptom management including a minimum of Fundamentals and CAPCE. LEAP certification will be considered an asset.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Must be able to operate a computer
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19vaccination status priorto start date

What would give you the edge?

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide mentorship and maintain professional relationships
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and an oral/written proficiency with Canada’s two official languages will be looked upon favourably

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary: $61.14/hr to $73.59/hr

What do I need to know?

Anticipated StartDate: September 14, 2026

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Status: Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Site: Primary area will be Chatham - Occasional support to Windsor &Sarnia areas

Posting Expiry: August 23, 2026

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.