Nurse Practitioner – 22.5 to 37.5 hours/week – 6-month contract with potential to be extended

Peterborough Family Health Team; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A family health organization in Ontario is seeking a nurse practitioner for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have RN registration and experience in community health nursing. Responsibilities include health assessments, chronic illness management, and collaboration with physicians. This role offers a supportive team environment along with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

HOOPP Pension Plan

Work-life balance commitment

Excellent team environment

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in community health nursing in a primary care and/or rural setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete health assessments including health history and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries.
• Consult with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.
• Prescribe drugs.

Skills

Community health nursing

Health assessments

Patient care

Chronic illness management

Education

Successful completion of the Nurse Practitioner education program

Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class

Job description

Overview

The nurse practitioner is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team whose work increases access to primary care and enhances quality of life for patients. This is a 6-month contract working 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week (0.6 to 1.0 FTE) at Curve Lake Health Centre, Curve Lake, Ontario.

Responsibilities

The 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.

• Complete health assessments including health history and physical examinations.
• Provide wellness care and health screening.
• Diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries.
• Screen for and treat chronic illness and monitor stable chronic illnesses.
• Care of episodic illness.
• Determine the need for, and order and interpret reports of X-Rays, ECGs, diagnostic ultrasound, MRIs and CT scans.
• Monitor 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 diagnoses or disorders.
• Consult with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.
• Prescribe drugs.
• Gather and document statistical information as required.
• Regular attendance at all FHT/FHO meetings is mandatory.

The specific types of patients and any areas of specialty will be established between the nurse practitioner and collaborating physicians as mutually agreed upon.

Family Health Team Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to precept Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students whenever possible. The Peterborough Family Health Team recognizes that the level of service during this period may 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 the provision of service to the patient population.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class.
• Successful completion of the Nurse Practitioner education program.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in community health nursing in a primary care and/or rural setting.

Additional Benefits Of Joining The Peterborough Family Health Team

• A provincial leader among Family Health Teams in Ontario.
• Excellent team/office environment.
• Multidisciplinary team expertise.
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance.
• HOOPP Pension Plan.

The Peterborough Family Health Team supports vaccination against COVID-19 and its variants for medically eligible persons. All PFHT employees are expected to support this position.

How To Apply

Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter to [e-mail] by the application deadline.

• Application deadline: September 12, 2025
• Hours: 0.6 to 1.0 FTE – 22.5 to 37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Thursday
• Expected start date: ASAP
• Job type: 6 month contract with potential to be extended
• Salary: $123,660 to $127,380 per year based on full-time equivalent

The Peterborough Family Health Team is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. PFHT 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.

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