Job Description
Woodbine Family Health Team is a dynamic team of professionals including 5 Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse, Mental Health Counsellor and administrative support.
We are currently looking for a Temporary Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (Maternity Leave Coverage May 2026-December 2026) to work with our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, Nurse Practitioner will work in collaboration with physicians and allied health professionals as a member of the Family Health Team in the provision of primary health services. Please forward your most recent resume with a cover letter to
Suzy Domanj
Executive Director
[email protected] or fax to 416-XXXXXX
Thank you for all who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Woodbine Family Health Team –Nurse Practitioner Job Description
Title: Temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage May 2026-December 2026) .75 FTE Nurse Practitioner
Reports to: Executive Director or Designate
Starting Salary: TBD
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner will work in collaboration with physicians and allied health professionals as a member of the Family Health Team in the provision of primary health services. The Nurse Practitioner provided services to clients who include the individual throughout their life span, the family and the community, with a strong emphasis on health promotion, patient education and disease prevention.
The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services of the Family Health Team for the individuals, families and Rexdale/Malton neighbourhoods and surrounding areas.
QUEALIFICATIONS
The Nurse Practitioner is to practice within the scope and according to the standards of practice as outlined in the following documents:
College of Nurses of Ontario’s “Practice Standards” (www.cno.org)
Nursing Act (1991) and
Regulated Health Professions Act (1991)
Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program Certificate (or recognized equivalent)
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an Nurse Practitioner required
Current Membership with RNAO and evidence of liability insurance
Current Ontario Driver’s License
Demonstrated experience in Community and/or Primary Care Setting
Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Person check
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE JOB
Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
Superior time management, communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in the use of the computer hardware and software, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
Prior experience and knowledge of electronic medical record is an asset
Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through carious means including technology-based opportunities, curses, workshops and conferences
Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care including the ability to share information and teach while treating a patient
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit an ability to be open and non-judgmental
Knowledge of the goals and structure of the organization, the policies and procedures and the FHT programs
Ability to communicate clearly, both in written and verbal form, t groups and individuals
Proven team player
Commitment to life-long learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving program expectations
Demonstrated flexibility to meet job requirements while maintaining healthy personal boundaries
Ability to work with diverse population of staff, patients, students, visitors and volunteers
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Assessment
Working within the scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, performing a comprehensive health and/or symptom directed assessment
Synthesize data from multiple sources to make a diagnosis as part of the health care team
Spend adequate time with the patient to determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, with major focus on related lifestyle, psychological, sociocultural and environmental risk factors which may influence the patient’s health status-deals with these personally or by referral to or in consultation with, mental health therapist, dietitians, family physicians, specialists, alternate allied health providers, specified programs/agencies
In accordance with philosophy of primary health care, encourages clients and families to take responsibility for their own health by involving them in risk factor and health problem identification, goal setting and the choices of interventions for disease treatment and prevention, and health promotion
Works collaboratively and in consultation with the Family Health Team physicians and specialists as defined in Nurse Practitioner scope of practice “ Expectation for consultation with Physicians”
Works within medical directives as established and approved by the Family Health Team
Uses case management and care path model for chronic illnesses management in continuum of care
Determines the need for orders from approved list and interprets the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory test, within the scope of practice
Determines the need, orders and interprets reports of diagnostic imaging, diagnostic ultrasounds, CT Scans, MRI etc. within the scope of practice
Keeps complete, accurate, legible and timely records of patient’s visits, which will provide information to assist other practitioners in continuing the patient’s care
Sees patients at the clinic with scheduled, walk-in and urgent appointments during regular and extended hours
Sees patients in the community though home visits during regular and extended hours
Treatment/Management/Planning
Provides advanced nursing care and treatment (including pharmacological complementary therapies and/or counseling interventions for health Problem
Monitors ongoing therapy of patients with chronic stable illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary or counseling interventions
Prescribes medications included in the Schedules of the Regulations to treat disorders within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
Collaboration with physicians, independently and with pother allied health providers to develop and discuss appropriate individualized care plan with the patient’s family/caregiver based on best practices
Document using patient’s health records, refer and arrange follow-up as necessary
Implement strategies to promote health and prevent disease with individuals, families and groups
Target strategies to foster independent and healthy lifestyles with the chronically ill medical population
Synthesizes information from individual patients to identify broader implications for health within the community
Assesses and managers the care of families, in collaboration with team members
Uses community assessment data to identify community needs and resources and develops, implements and evaluates appropriate programming
Ensures that encounter forms and other statistics have been recorded and participates in their analysis
Team Related
Supports the mission, vision and goals of the Family Health Team
Participated in the development planning and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion activities of the Family Health Team
Promotes awareness of Woodbine Family Health Team’s services and programs
Actively participates in staff and team committee meetings as appropriate
Provides leadership and mentorship to Nurse Practitioner students that enter the FHT on a placement
Participates in the education of the other health professional students
Uses community assessment data to identify community needs and resources to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate programming
Ensures that encounter forms and other statistics have been recorded and participates in their analysis
Adhere to FHT policies and procedures
Acts as mentor and supporter to members of the FHT team and students
Participate in clinical team meetings, task groups and community events
Community
Act as a representative for the FHT as a whole in all interactions in the community with permission from the Executive Director
Promote the FHT’s interest in the community
Collaborate with other health care providers by participating in coordination of patient care planning and follow up
Administrative
Research and submit reports/outcomes as required
Arranging priorities as necessary to perform tasks
Knowing established work and administrative procedures
Maintains confidentiality of team, personnel and patient information
Ensures adherence to the freedom of information and protection of privacy
Exercises reasonable care with caution in protecting confidential and sensitive information related to patients and staff
Performs other duties as required
Professional Development
Maintains and develops professional competence through ongoing professional development. Fully participates in the Quality Assurance Program of the College of Nurses in Ontario
Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidence-based methods of patient assessment, treatment and programming
Participates in self-directed learning to ensure that practice remains relevant by attending professional conferences, e-learning and journal reviews
Participates on interdisciplinary committees to promote professional/interpersonal development
Participates in clinical projects/studies as required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Up to 30 hours per week, between 9am and 8pm with one Saturday morning as required
Work with staff, volunteers, students and members of the community from variety of educational backgrounds and approaches
Note: The above is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this role. Nurse Practitioner may be assigned other related duties in consultation with the Executive Director.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $91,500.00 per year
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
We are currently looking for a Temporary Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (Maternity Leave Coverage May 2026-December 2026) to work with our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, Nurse Practitioner will work in collaboration with physicians and allied health professionals as a member of the Family Health Team in the provision of primary health services. Please forward your most recent resume with a cover letter to
Suzy Domanj
Executive Director
[email protected] or fax to 416-XXXXXX
Thank you for all who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Woodbine Family Health Team –Nurse Practitioner Job Description
Title: Temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage May 2026-December 2026) .75 FTE Nurse Practitioner
Reports to: Executive Director or Designate
Starting Salary: TBD
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner will work in collaboration with physicians and allied health professionals as a member of the Family Health Team in the provision of primary health services. The Nurse Practitioner provided services to clients who include the individual throughout their life span, the family and the community, with a strong emphasis on health promotion, patient education and disease prevention.
The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services of the Family Health Team for the individuals, families and Rexdale/Malton neighbourhoods and surrounding areas.
QUEALIFICATIONS
The Nurse Practitioner is to practice within the scope and according to the standards of practice as outlined in the following documents:
College of Nurses of Ontario’s “Practice Standards” (www.cno.org)
Nursing Act (1991) and
Regulated Health Professions Act (1991)
Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program Certificate (or recognized equivalent)
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an Nurse Practitioner required
Current Membership with RNAO and evidence of liability insurance
Current Ontario Driver’s License
Demonstrated experience in Community and/or Primary Care Setting
Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Person check
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE JOB
Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
Superior time management, communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in the use of the computer hardware and software, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
Prior experience and knowledge of electronic medical record is an asset
Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through carious means including technology-based opportunities, curses, workshops and conferences
Multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care including the ability to share information and teach while treating a patient
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit an ability to be open and non-judgmental
Knowledge of the goals and structure of the organization, the policies and procedures and the FHT programs
Ability to communicate clearly, both in written and verbal form, t groups and individuals
Proven team player
Commitment to life-long learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving program expectations
Demonstrated flexibility to meet job requirements while maintaining healthy personal boundaries
Ability to work with diverse population of staff, patients, students, visitors and volunteers
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Assessment
Working within the scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, performing a comprehensive health and/or symptom directed assessment
Synthesize data from multiple sources to make a diagnosis as part of the health care team
Spend adequate time with the patient to determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, with major focus on related lifestyle, psychological, sociocultural and environmental risk factors which may influence the patient’s health status-deals with these personally or by referral to or in consultation with, mental health therapist, dietitians, family physicians, specialists, alternate allied health providers, specified programs/agencies
In accordance with philosophy of primary health care, encourages clients and families to take responsibility for their own health by involving them in risk factor and health problem identification, goal setting and the choices of interventions for disease treatment and prevention, and health promotion
Works collaboratively and in consultation with the Family Health Team physicians and specialists as defined in Nurse Practitioner scope of practice “ Expectation for consultation with Physicians”
Works within medical directives as established and approved by the Family Health Team
Uses case management and care path model for chronic illnesses management in continuum of care
Determines the need for orders from approved list and interprets the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory test, within the scope of practice
Determines the need, orders and interprets reports of diagnostic imaging, diagnostic ultrasounds, CT Scans, MRI etc. within the scope of practice
Keeps complete, accurate, legible and timely records of patient’s visits, which will provide information to assist other practitioners in continuing the patient’s care
Sees patients at the clinic with scheduled, walk-in and urgent appointments during regular and extended hours
Sees patients in the community though home visits during regular and extended hours
Treatment/Management/Planning
Provides advanced nursing care and treatment (including pharmacological complementary therapies and/or counseling interventions for health Problem
Monitors ongoing therapy of patients with chronic stable illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary or counseling interventions
Prescribes medications included in the Schedules of the Regulations to treat disorders within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
Collaboration with physicians, independently and with pother allied health providers to develop and discuss appropriate individualized care plan with the patient’s family/caregiver based on best practices
Document using patient’s health records, refer and arrange follow-up as necessary
Implement strategies to promote health and prevent disease with individuals, families and groups
Target strategies to foster independent and healthy lifestyles with the chronically ill medical population
Synthesizes information from individual patients to identify broader implications for health within the community
Assesses and managers the care of families, in collaboration with team members
Uses community assessment data to identify community needs and resources and develops, implements and evaluates appropriate programming
Ensures that encounter forms and other statistics have been recorded and participates in their analysis
Team Related
Supports the mission, vision and goals of the Family Health Team
Participated in the development planning and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion activities of the Family Health Team
Promotes awareness of Woodbine Family Health Team’s services and programs
Actively participates in staff and team committee meetings as appropriate
Provides leadership and mentorship to Nurse Practitioner students that enter the FHT on a placement
Participates in the education of the other health professional students
Uses community assessment data to identify community needs and resources to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate programming
Ensures that encounter forms and other statistics have been recorded and participates in their analysis
Adhere to FHT policies and procedures
Acts as mentor and supporter to members of the FHT team and students
Participate in clinical team meetings, task groups and community events
Community
Act as a representative for the FHT as a whole in all interactions in the community with permission from the Executive Director
Promote the FHT’s interest in the community
Collaborate with other health care providers by participating in coordination of patient care planning and follow up
Administrative
Research and submit reports/outcomes as required
Arranging priorities as necessary to perform tasks
Knowing established work and administrative procedures
Maintains confidentiality of team, personnel and patient information
Ensures adherence to the freedom of information and protection of privacy
Exercises reasonable care with caution in protecting confidential and sensitive information related to patients and staff
Performs other duties as required
Professional Development
Maintains and develops professional competence through ongoing professional development. Fully participates in the Quality Assurance Program of the College of Nurses in Ontario
Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidence-based methods of patient assessment, treatment and programming
Participates in self-directed learning to ensure that practice remains relevant by attending professional conferences, e-learning and journal reviews
Participates on interdisciplinary committees to promote professional/interpersonal development
Participates in clinical projects/studies as required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Up to 30 hours per week, between 9am and 8pm with one Saturday morning as required
Work with staff, volunteers, students and members of the community from variety of educational backgrounds and approaches
Note: The above is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this role. Nurse Practitioner may be assigned other related duties in consultation with the Executive Director.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $91,500.00 per year
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Temporary Nurse Practitioner (Maternity Leave Coverage) position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Etobicoke West Mall offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
