Job Description

Job Title

: Nurse Practitioner

Position Type:

1-Reduced Full-Time Contract (3-4 days/week, 12-month Maternity Leave Contract)

Hours:

Monday-Friday - 9:00am-5:00pm - Occasional Evenings Requested

Salary:

$ 111,643 - $129,415

Location:

Downtown Toronto, On-Site

Bargaining Unit

: OPSEU Local 5115

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

The Inner City Family Health Team (ICFHT) is a multidisciplinary team which serves homeless clients with complex health needs. These include untreated chronic and complex multi-system diseases, an elevated risk of acute health emergencies, and serious and persistent mental health and substance use challenges. In partnership with members of the FHT, the Nurse Practitioner utilizes their advanced knowledge and decision-making skills to provide comprehensive health services, including assessment, primary nurse practitioner care, diagnosis and health care management to clients experiencing chronic diseases, complex multi-system diseases, and mental health and/or substance use challenges.

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with our interdisciplinary team, Inner City Health Associates Physicians and Psychiatrists, and community and shelter staff to provide timely, effective, and appropriate primary nurse practitioner care in accordance with FHT policies and professional standards.

The incumbent practices within the scope and in accordance with the standards of practice as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario's 'Practice Standards' (www.cno.org), the Nursing Act (1991), and the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991).

The NP will provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse population facing significant barriers to healthcare, assisting patients in managing chronic conditions, preventing illnesses, promoting health, and effectively navigating the healthcare system.

Responsibilities:

Integrate a broad knowledge base to perform holistic health assessments to obtain the required information to determine diagnoses, client needs and associated interventions Work closely with ICFHT's multidisciplinary team and the to provide primary care Provide primary care in a number of locations including the primary care clinic, home visits, satellite clinics, urban parks and shelters Provide comprehensive primary care for clients referred as part of with substance use issues, mental health issues, acute medical issues, postoperative care, injuries, cancer treatment, and/or acute exacerbation of chronic issues. Provide independent care within the scope of practice outlined by the College of Nurses. Work within the Nurse Practitioners scope of practice to perform assessments, make diagnoses of disease and disorder, monitor ongoing therapy of patients with stable chronic illnesses, order diagnostic tests and interpret results and prescribe medications Integrate a broad knowledge base to perform holistic health assessments, obtaining the required information to determine diagnoses, client needs, and associated interventions Collaborate with team members, agency partners, clients, and communities to plan, implement, and deliver low-barrier, client-centred and coordinated care. Perform outreach to marginalized individuals and groups, advocating for clients and supporting community development. Work collaboratively with clients to identify and mitigate health risks, promote understanding of health issues, and support healthy behaviours.
Qualifications

A generalist Nurse Practitioner holds an Extended Class Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner with a preferred minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse. Demonstrated understanding of working within an anti-oppression framework Experience providing direct support to individuals from marginalized communities including those who experience homelessness, substance use, mental health, poverty and racialized communities Demonstrated commitment to client-centred, community-based care Experience working in community-based primary care Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record (EMR) Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices in healthcare delivery, with an emphasis on mental health promotion and risk reduction Working knowledge of acts, legislation, and professional standards that govern nursing practice, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards and Guidelines Ability to maintain professional practice regarding commitments to colleagues and clients, pertinent legislation, evidence-based standards of care and professional standards of practice. Knowledge of the Health Care system, social determinants of health and community resources Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams Identification with BIPOC communities is considered an asset
We strongly encourage applicants who reflect Toronto's Indigenous, black and culturally diverse communities to apply.

Qualified applicants should send in a cover letter and resume by

June 15, 2025,

to recruitment@innercityfht.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

We are pleased to accommodate job applicants' individual needs throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please speak with the Clinical Manager.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police check as a condition of employment. However, strong consideration is made to the type of offence.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $111,463.00-$129,415.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31