Overview
The nurse practitioner is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, mental health clinicians, pharmacists and social workers whose work will increase access to primary care and enhance the quality of life for patients. This is a 6-month contract working 30 hours per week (.8 FTE) working with a team of family physicians with the Community Family Health Organization.

Overview
June 30th, 2026 The nurse practitioner is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, mental health clinicians, pharmacists and social workers whose work will increase access to primary care and enhance the quality of life for patients. This is a 6-month contract working 30 hours per week (.8 FTE) working with a team of family physicians with the Community Family Health Organization.

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.

Including, But Not Limited To

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, ECG’s, 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 diagnosis or disorder.

Consult with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.

Prescribe drugs

Gathering and documenting statistical information as required

Regular attendance to all FHT/FHO meetings is mandatory.





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

Family Health Team Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to precept Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students whenever possible. It is recognized by the Peterborough Family Health Team that the level of service provided during this period of time will 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 upon 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 setting

Multidisciplinary team expertise

Organizational commitment to work-life balance

HOOPP Pension Plan

The Peterborough Family Health Team are leaders in advocating for full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and its variants, for persons who are medically able to receive the vaccination. All applicants should know that PFHT employees are expected to support this position.

Hours: 0.8 FTE – 30 hrs/week, Monday to Thursday

Expected start date: TBD

Job type: 1-year contract

Salary: $123,660 to 127,380 per year based on full-time equivalent

The Peterborough Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The Peterborough Family Health Team 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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📌 Nurse Practitioner – 30 hours/week – 6-month Contract (Ontario)
🏢 Peterborough Family Health Team
📍 Ontario