Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Durham Community Health Centre; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 121,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Oshawa is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, client-centered care and lead within an inter-professional team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with clients facing complex health needs and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time role includes flexibility in hours and requires a Master's degree in Nursing and certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Benefits

Group Benefits

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a primary care NP with complex needs.
• Certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered primary health care.
• Demonstrate leadership within an inter-professional team.
• Manage evidence-based solutions in conflict situations.

Skills

Client-centered care

Collaboration

Communication

Crisis management

EMR systems

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Completion of recognized primary care NP program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Description

Position Title: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: October 3 2025 at 5:00pm

Hours of Work / Schedule: Monday to Friday 35 Hours per week (1 evening per week)

Position Reports To: Senior Manager Integrated Care and Experience

Salary Range: Annualized salary range $121,119 - $125,916 commensurate on skills and experience plus Group Benefits & HOOPP

Primary Work Location: Oshawa ON; (with flexibility to transition to / work at other DCHC sites as required).

Organization Overview

Durham Community Health Centre is a recognized leader in redefining the experience of community-based health and wellness services. We provide access to high quality holistic and inclusive care that is responsive to the needs of the community and empowers individuals to enhance their own well-being.

Our name embodies what we do every day we care. Caring for the health and wellness of our communities residents is the cause that unites us. It shapes our thinking and guides our actions.

Durham Community Health Centre is a registered charitable organization providing a variety of free community programs and services including: health promotion and wellness programs; primary care counselling and mental health; diabetes education; Hepatitis C screening treatment support education and outreach; geriatric assessment & intervention; young parent support youth programs Indigenous programs; community development programs; and fundraising events which include developing charitable partnerships / sponsorships to fund programs.

In line with the CHC Model of Health and Wellbeing our expert team works with our clients to provide holistic care support and wraparound services that empower clients to improve their health and wellness. We strive to be accessible to those in the community who face access barriers like culture gender geographic isolation homelessness language physical disabilities poverty and race.

We are Durham Community Health Centre! Care. Compassion. Community

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive client-centered primary health care that emphasizes accessibility health promotion illness- prevention and continuity-of-care for clients individuals couples families who sometimes experience complex physical and mental health needs. The NP recognizes that the primary factors that shape the health of our clients are not medical treatments or lifestyle choices but rather the living conditions that our clients experience the social determinants of health. The NP will practice to their full-scope as set-out in College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) guidelines and defined as: The practice of nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive preventive therapeutic palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function (Nursing Act 1991).

The NP will be an effective collaborative member of the Durham CHCs inter-professional team that includes Family Physicians Registered Nurses (RN) and Therapists (including Registered Social Workers (RSWs) and Registered Psychotherapists (RPs)) who are providing clinical services to marginalized and at-risk members of our community particularly those clients who are experiencing poverty and discrimination. The NP will demonstrate advocacy and leadership skills to champion and support goals that align with and achieve Durham CHCs Strategy Vision Mission and Values internally and externally in the context of safe and ethical NP practice.

Key Responsibilities (Primary Health Care)

• Provide client-centered primary care to individuals, couples and families in a non-judgmental manner recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks, taking the stance of a health advocate.
• Actively participate, seek and provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care which includes among others fellow NPs, Physicians, Registered Nurses and Therapists.
• Perform excellent clinical assessments combined with sound clinical judgement/diagnostic and treatment skills within full scope of practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Demonstrate leadership skills by working effectively within an inter-professional proactive team environment providing excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both medical and non-medical staff and with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage evidence-based solutions in managing conflict.
• Must hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate endorsed by the CNO.
• Must be able to work flexible hours; evening work is required.
• NP services that address the biopsychosocial needs of clients including clients with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses and/or concurrent disorders involving substance use/abuse.
• Provide counselling, education health promotion internal referrals and follow-up.
• Actively participate, seek and provide consultation with external health service providers in the client's circle-of-care.
• Duties will include community development and outreach and resource management to community partners and stakeholders.
• Provide case management and follow-up for client treatment regime.
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation and third-party correspondence using Durham CHCs Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Nightingale-on-Demand (NOD).
• Contribute to activities related to the development, implementation and evaluation of medical directives, policies and procedures, best-practices and protocols.
• Contribute to the development of services and programs for health promotion (e.g., Trans health is an asset).
• Advocate for at-risk clients and their families.
• Actively participate in case conferences when required.
• Participate in chart reviews, development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and accreditation activities with Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA).
• Demonstrate active participation in the CNO Quality Assurance (QA) Program to ensure maintenance of continuing competence to practice and with Durham CHCs performance management requirements.
• Participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of research studies that Durham CHC may participate in from time-to-time in the course of our developing relationships with the universities and/or as providers of clinical student placements.
• Participate in other Durham CHC agency training activities and meetings as requested.
• Required to do home visits for clients who are living in the community.
• May also provide clinical supervision and training for NP students.
• Ensure client care and caseload is managed to achieve the goals of Durham CHCs MSAA indicator targets with the Central-East Local Health Integration Network (CE-LHIN).
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonable within the scope of practice.
• Flexibility to work from any of Durham CHCs clinical locations; flexibility to drive to meetings as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week.

Key Qualifications

• Nursing Degree; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Completion of a recognized primary care NP program (e.g., NP-PHC).
• Certification and member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as RN (Extended Class).
• Member of the Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is an asset.
• Minimum of three years experience as a primary care NP with clients having complex needs; children and youth experience is required.
• Experience in CHC settings or community health nursing is an asset.
• Experience working with communities facing barriers to traditional health care access.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a collaborative inter-professional team.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner, with active listening and coaching as collaborative partners in care.
• Ability to manage crises professionally.
• Excellent written skills and clinical documentation.
• Basic CPR certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with EMR is an asset.
• Experience facilitating client group activities.
• Valid current vulnerable sector police check required upon hire.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Demonstrated Minimum Attributes core to the Agency

• Service oriented, Results oriented, Flexible/Adaptable, Collaborative, Effective Communication Skills, Team Player, Risk management, Accountability.

Application Process

1. Submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications and expectations by email to the provided contact. This position will remain posted until filled.
2. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews; all submissions will be kept on file for six months for future consideration.
3. Provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Check email regularly.
4. Pre-employment checks include reference checks and criminal background checks (including Vulnerable Sector Screening) for external hires.

Durham Community Health Centre is committed to an inclusive environment and complies with AODA, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and applicable legislation. Accessibility: please contact our Talent and Culture team for accommodations.

Key Skills

EMR systems, Pain Management, Acute Care, Primary Care Experience, Suturing, Vital Signs Experience, Dermal Fillers, Experience Administering Injections, Pediatrics Experience, Nursing, Botox Experience, Medicare

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 121,119 - 125,916