22 Oct
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Halton Hills Family Health Team
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Georgetown
22 Oct
Halton Hills Family Health Team
Georgetown
Job Overview
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – 0.8 FTE
Halton Hills Family Health Team is an interdisciplinary primary care organization focused on providing comprehensive, patient-centred care in collaboration with our family physician affiliates.
As a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, including the Nurse Practitioner team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan.
The Nurse Practitioner will independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of acute, chronic and preventive health needs, while providing ongoing follow-up and continuity of care.
The role requires a high degree of clinical autonomy, sound clinical judgment and effective collaboration with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan.
· Independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
· Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical examinations.
· Develop, implement and evaluate individualized treatment and care plans.
· Order and interpret laboratory investigations, diagnostic imaging and other appropriate investigations.
· Prescribe medications and other therapies within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice.
· Provide preventive care, health screening, health promotion and patient education.
· Provide ongoing management and monitoring of chronic and complex health conditions.
· Manage urgent and same-day primary care presentations and arrange appropriate escalation or referral when required.
· Make referrals and coordinate care with specialists, allied health professionals and community services.
· Provide continuity of care through appropriate follow-up,
monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans.
· Collaborate with family physicians and the interdisciplinary team in the management of patients requiring shared care or additional clinical expertise.
· Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legislative and organizational requirements.
· Participate in quality improvement, clinical education and other initiatives supporting high-quality primary care.
Required Qualifications
· Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Nurse Practitioner and in good standing, without practice restrictions relevant to this position.
· Minimum 3 years of experience in a primary care setting, preferably within a Family Health Team (FHT), Community Health Centre (CHC), Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (NPLC), or comparable primary care environment.
· Demonstrated ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of primary care presentations.
· Experience providing both acute and longitudinal chronic disease management.
· Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and decision-making skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
· Excellent communication, collaboration and patient-centred care skills.
Position Details:
· Permanent Position
· 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week daily 60-minute lunch period)
· 4 days per week, In Person
· Annual Salary for 0.8 FTE ($ 102, 389.60) - less all applicable source deductions
· Anticipated start date November 30/ 2026.
· HOOPP
· Extended Health Advantages upon completion of 3-month probationary period.
· Professional Development Opportunities upon completion of 3-month probationary period.
Pay: $102,389.60 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Nurse Practitioner 0.8 FTE (Georgetown)
🏢 Halton Hills Family Health Team
📍 Georgetown