Job Description

The Carefirst Family Health Team (FHT) is seeking

Full-time

permanent / Part-time permanent / Casual Nurse Practitioner

to join our innovative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care.

About Us

Carefirst FHT is committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive primary care through a collaborative, team-based model that includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dieticians, physiotherapists, and medical receptionists. We have a robust Chronic Disease Management and Prevention program, including a Diabetes Education Program, and are actively involved in many of the Ontario Health Team's primary care initiatives.

Our strong community partnerships ensure coordinated, high-quality, patient?centred care across the continuum. We work closely with the

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association

to provide truly integrated services.

On?site & Integrated Programs/Services include:

Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services) MINT Memory Clinic Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program Specialist clinics: psychiatry, cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, optometry, geriatric medicine, gynecology, chiropody, and audiology

Clinic Locations

We currently operate two well-established clinics in Scarborough and Richmond Hill. Beginning in Fall 2025, we will be expanding with five new locations to support continued growth and community needs.

Current clinic locations:

300 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough (Midland / McNicoll) 420 Hwy 7 East, Richmond Hill (West Beaver Creek / Hwy 7)

New clinic locations:

Within Richmond Hill / Thornhill 360 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill (Highway 7 / Chalmers Rd) 105 Gibson Centre, Markham (Steeles Ave East/Warden Ave) Unionville Commons, Markham (Unionville Main Street/Highway 7 East)
Employees will be assigned to a location that aligns with their preferences and residence, with occasional rotation to support clinic operations.

We are currently seeking a

Nurse Practitioner

to join our Family Health Team.

Terms:

Full Time Permanent / Part Time Permanent / Casual

Responsibilities:

In collaboration with interprofessional team to provide comprehensive geriatric assessment activities for clients including conducting client interviews and comprehensive physical examinations, assessing psychosocial, cultural, and ethnic factors affecting client needs Identify and order required diagnostic tests and procedures, within scope of practice and medical directives/protocols and practice guidelines Collect and review comprehensive client health data. Additional elements from a comprehensive geriatric assessment may compliment assessments in a standardized format Provide direct patient care focusing on health promotion and maximizing clients' safety and function to support frail seniors living at home Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and organizational policy, practice and values Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of patient care Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested Develop and implement goals and treatment intervention for complex case situations or specialized problems to inform integrative care plan Implement the comprehensive plan of care in conjunction with the client that includes prescribing medications and changing dosages, ordering interventions, treatments, and procedures within the scope of NP practice and medical directives

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited university Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Minimum 3-5 years related clinical and/or management experience, preferably in a community healthcare setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings considered an asset. Skills/experience to fulfill major functions of the role including wellness care, assessment, and diagnosis. Proven ability to coordinate care collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members as well as to effectively function independently with clients. Demonstrated ability to relate therapeutically with clients. Includes strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Facilitation skills for education and promotion of health programs. Demonstrated leadership in the advancement of clinical practice and the achievement of program goals. Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence based outcomes in practice. Access to vehicle, driver's license A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year

Benefits*:

Dental Care Extended Health Care HOOPP Comprehensive Orientation Program Training and Education Subsidy
Benefits may vary depending on the employment terms

Application Deadline: 2025-09-14

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $64.00-$67.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care
Language:

Cantonese (preferred) Mandarin (preferred)
Work Location: In person