Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (Part Time – Permanent)

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in providing comprehensive primary health care services to individuals accessing care through the CMHA Nurse Practitioner Clinic. Services are delivered in the clinic setting and, when required, in the community. The Nurse Practitioner provides holistic, client‑centred care through health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up across the lifespan. The role also includes health promotion, chronic disease management, collaboration with inter‑professional team members, and participation in program development and quality improvement activities.

This 0.5 FTE position offers flexibility in scheduling, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking to balance other professional, academic, or personal commitments.

Salary: $59.24 per hour – $68.99 per hour
Hours of Work: 20 per week
Location: 700 Lawrence Ave West, North York

About CMHA Toronto

CMHA Toronto is the city’s leading community mental health agency. We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope. Our client‑first, recovery‑oriented approach supports people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness.

Responsibilities

- Program Development:
- Participate in program development and policy‑making activities that influence health services and practices in Primary Health Care at CMHA.
- Collaborate with all members of the inter‑professional team to plan and deliver holistic, comprehensive, patient‑ and family‑centred care.
- Contribute to the dissemination of new knowledge and best practices throughout the organization.
- Act as a mentor and clinical practice coach, advancing nursing skills and serving as a role model for nursing colleagues and other members of the inter‑professional team.

- Service Care Planning:

- Conduct comprehensive, ongoing health assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors; order and interpret laboratory tests; and develop individualized care plans.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions using evidence‑based approaches within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
- Ensure clients’ linguistic, cultural, and social needs are incorporated into care planning and service delivery.
- Demonstrate accountability and professional responsibility in the delivery of high‑quality primary health care services.
- Ensure care plans are current, documented, and implemented collaboratively with clients and team members.
- Initiate appropriate consultations, referrals, and care coordination with internal and external health care providers.
- Participate in the evaluation and improvement of models of care, service processes, and care delivery outcomes.




- Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and team members to support positive health outcomes and client engagement.

- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:

- Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and initiate treatments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with legislative authority and best practice guidelines.
- Provide health education related to disease prevention, chronic disease management, lifestyle modification, and wellness promotion.
- Support clients in navigating the health system and accessing appropriate community and social supports.
- Incorporate current research evidence and clinical guidelines into clinical decision‑making and care planning.

- Family Education and Support:

- Educate the family and substitute decision maker on the nature of the illness, treatment, medication and community integration.
- Provide resources and support to help families and substitute decision makers cope more effectively.
- Provide culturally appropriate resources and support for families and substitute decision makers.

- Linking with Community Resources:

- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, primary care providers, hospitals, and social service organizations.
- Support clients in accessing and coordinating services across the health and social care system.
- Prepare clients and external providers for transitions of care and shared service delivery expectations.

- Advocacy:

- Advocate on behalf of the client as necessary.
- Present the services of CMHA Metro Toronto in a professional manner.

- Discharge Planning:

- Participate in the development of a discharge plan in collaboration with the client, Primary Health Care Team and relevant others.
- Ensure continuity of care is provided where necessary.

- Administration:

- Maintain timesheets, record keeping (i.e. Kardex, biopsychosocial, daily notes and assessments) within set timelines.
- Maintain transparent, accurate, and appropriate records of all patient care delivered.
- Maintain relevant clinical documents in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Maintain membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario and NPAO.
- Participate on agency‑wide client safety and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
- Work collaboratively and contribute to the implementation of integrated client safety initiatives, programs and processes.

Experience & Education Required

- Education:



BScN Degree and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and NPAO.
- Related Experience:
- Experience in providing counselling to clients around issues related to medications and their effects.
- Minimum 5 years of related clinical practice in community mental health and primary health care setting.
- Experience providing a consultative/educative service from a nursing perspective to other service providers and community agency staff.

Skills Required

- Diverse competencies aligned with CMHA Toronto’s framework, including self‑awareness, collaborative leadership, client‑centred focus, innovation, forward thinking, solutions and results orientation, and strong ethics and judgment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the CNO Standards of Practice and the NP’s expanded scope of practice, based on legislative authority.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, self‑direction, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency with computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry, and client information systems.
- A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement.
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance – Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedicals.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability programmes and life insurance to protect your income upon illness or injury.
- Work‑life balance and flexibility to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you.
- Annual professional development funding for career learning and advancement.
- Opportunity to work with like‑minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery.
- Build genuine and authentic connections with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMHA Toronto is an award‑winning workplace committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and accountability. We are an equity‑informed employer, reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. Applications are encouraged from equity‑deserving candidates, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized individuals, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and women. We recognise and honour the intersectionality of equity‑based identities. Personal experience with mental health challenges, whether firsthand or through a loved one, is considered an asset.

To be eligible for this role, candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID‑19 policy and provide proof of vaccination.

Important Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Toronto
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