Nurse Practitioner - GAIN Clinic (CEN)

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for the GAIN Clinic at Centenary Site on a casual, part-time basis. The NP will lead geriatric assessments, provide outreach consultations, and support frail seniors in the community with a strong focus on health promotion, safety, and inter-professional collaboration.

The role requires Masters of Nursing, CNO registration in Ontario, and at least 3 years of frail elder care experience, including clinic work with GAIN.

Qualifications

• Masters of Nursing is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to exercise independent judgement and assess situations efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work within an inter-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead geriatric CGA assessments in the GAIN Clinic.
• Provide outreach geriatric consultations in LTC homes, retirement homes, and the community.
• Deliver direct patient care focusing on health promotion and safety for frail seniors.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to SHN policies.

Skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Masters of Nursing

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner - GAIN Clinic (CEN)Apply: Centenary Hospital: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR107666Job Number: JR107666Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - GAIN Clinic (CEN)Union: ONAUnion: ONAJob Category: NurseHospital Location: Centenary SiteJob Type: Casual, Part timeContract Duration: 6 monthsNumber of Positions: 1Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $70.59 - $78.59Hours: Days, Nights Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, **Scarborough Health Network (SHN)** is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named**Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025** and **Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026.** Learn more at shn.ca**Job Description:**Position Overview: Working as a collaborative member of the inter-professional team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and wellness promotion for adults and seniors. Senior’s Health Clinics: The NP leads the provision of comprehensive geriatric services in the GAIN (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network) Clinic. This is an exciting model of Geriatric Outpatient Care that employs interprofessional comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in the management of frail seniors as well as rapid assessments for our post- discharge patients from inpatients and ED. The NP provides direct patient care focusing on health promotion, maximizing patient safety and function to support frail seniors living at home. Outreach: With a growing seniors population in the Scarborough community, supporting our seniors at home is a growing priority for SHN. As an expert geriatric NP, you will provide outreach virtual and/or onsite consultation support to our frail senior patient population in LTC homes, retirement homes and in the community (ie home visit as part of GAIN assessment). With a keen ability to obtain critical information provided by care teams in LTC homes, retirement homes and/or in the community, you will assess and provide specialized geriatric consultation to support care plans and necessary intervention. This position is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for geriatric care. Hours will require flexibility and will include evening and weekend work, and may include home visits. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of liability coverage. Requirements: • Masters of Nursing • Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario • 3 years recent clinical work experience with frail older adults as a Nurse Practitioner • At least 3 years of recent GAIN clinic experience • At least 3 years of working as a Most-Responsible-Practitioner (MRP) • Certification in Geriatric Nursing from Canadian Nursing Association preferred • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills • Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationships • Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality • Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard • Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation. • Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards • Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community • Excellent work performance and attendance record Asset: • Specialty certification an asset • Membership in professional organizations preferred • Ability to speak another language *This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.**Accommodation and Diversity Statement: Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.**We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.**We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.*