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Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Community Health & Youth Wellness

Location: Scarborough, ON (Community-Based)
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $52.83 – $74.83/hour

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is hiring on behalf of a community health organization in Scarborough for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team providing accessible, client-centered care to diverse and underserved communities.

We are currently recruiting for two NP opportunities:

1. Nurse Practitioner – Primary & Family Care

Part-Time: 17.5 hours/week
Full-Time: 37.5 hours/week

This position focuses on comprehensive primary and family-centered care, including health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute and chronic conditions.

You will support children, families, and diverse community populations, including individuals experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive primary and family-centered care within scope of practice
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Develop evidence-based care plans
• Provide routine and catch-up immunizations
• Maintain accurate and confidential EMR documentation
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Participate in case conferences, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support health promotion, community outreach, and program development
• Provide care to underserved and marginalized populations
• Conduct home visits as required
• Participate in an on-call rotation with physician support
• Support mentorship and education for students and team members

2. Nurse Practitioner – Youth Wellness Hub

Part-Time: 21 hours/week

This position supports a Youth Wellness Hub serving youth ages 12–25, with a focus on episodic primary care, mental health, and substance use support.

You will work alongside counsellors, therapists, peer support workers, service navigators, and other healthcare professionals to provide accessible, low-barrier, youth-centered care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive, episodic primary care to youth ages 12–25
• Conduct medical, mental health, and social assessments
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and stable chronic conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe treatments within scope
• Provide health education, preventative care, and health promotion
• Support youth experiencing mental health and substance use concerns
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and community partners
• Participate in complex care planning and case discussions
• Support measurement-based care and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to team members as appropriate
• Develop relationships with community partners and referral networks

Qualifications

Education & Registration

For both opportunities, candidates must have:

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Health Care
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Extended Class
• Professional liability coverage
• Membership with NPAO preferred
• Current CPR – HCP certification

Experience

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care, community health, youth health, or a similar setting is preferred
• Experience supporting diverse and underserved populations is an asset
• Experience with mental health and substance use is strongly preferred for the Youth Wellness Hub position
• Experience working with children, youth, and families is an asset
• New and early-career NPs with relevant clinical experience are encouraged to apply

What We're Looking For

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and youth
• Strong collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care
• Familiarity with EMR systems
• Additional language skills are an asset

What You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation: $52.83–$74.83/hour
• Part-time and full-time opportunities, depending on position
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, vision, EAP, disability, and life insurance
• Pension plan eligibility
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environment
• Community-based practice focused on accessible and equitable care
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Scarborough community

Working Conditions

Depending on the position, the role may include:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours
• Community outreach
• Home visits
• On-call rotation with physician support
• Flexible scheduling

For the Primary & Family Care position: a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Vulnerable Sector Check required as a condition of employment

The organization is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Whether your passion is primary and family care or youth-focused community health, these opportunities offer the chance to provide accessible, client-centered care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in Scarborough.

Apply today to be considered for the Nurse Practitioner opportunity that best aligns with your experience and interests.