Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care & Mental Health

CMHA Durham; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA Durham is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary health care and health promotion across the lifespan within our Durham Region community.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage care, emphasizing prevention, education, and person-centered planning. Strong collaboration, documentation, and community health initiative experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and active RN(EC) registration in Ontario.
• Master's degree in nursing or health-related field preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records and drug databases is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments within RN(EC) scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to develop patient care plans.
• Provide health education, disease prevention, and risk factor modification.
• Document visits accurately and maintain client health records.
• Deliver nursing care and pharmacological or counselling interventions as needed.
• Support clients and families in decision-making and self-management.
• Identify community needs and contribute to program development.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Patient education

Fluent in English (written)

French is an asset

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master in nursing or health-related field

Current RN(EC) registration with CNO

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Drug database programs

Internet and software suite

Job description

CMHA Durham is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary health care and health promotion across the lifespan within our Durham Region community.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage care, emphasizing prevention, education, and person-centered planning. Strong collaboration, documentation, and community health initiative experience are essential.