Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner

Locations : Oshawa, Ontario

Employment Status : Temporary Full-Time until March 31, 2026

Working within an integrated team, the successful Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide comprehensive, client-centered primary healthcare that emphasizes accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care for clients residing in high priority neighborhoods through a mobile community-based model.

The NP will provide primary care assessments related to screening, prevention, treatment, and referrals to community programs.

The NP will activate clinical pathways, referring clients to additional services, and connecting them with community-based and specialty services as indicated.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within a community mobile outreach model, perform clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions within full scope of practice to address the biopsychosocial needs of clients, including those with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses and / or concurrent disorders involving substance use / abuse, recognizing the importance of social determinants and associated health risks
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation and third-party correspondence using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Participate in chart reviews, development, and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and accreditation activities
• Contribute to activities related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical directives, policies and procedures, and best-practice guidelines.
• Participate in client care through a community mobile clinic.

Job Qualification

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE :

• A current and valid Nurse Practitioner license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Must hold a Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances certificate from a CNO-approved training program.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working as a primary care NP with clients having complex needs
• Current and valid CPR certification.
• Experience working in a CHC setting or other community health practice with experience in community outreach and establishing community partnerships an asset.
• Minimum of two doses of COVID-19
• Flexibility to work in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax or Pickering as needed.
• Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients in a non-judgmental manner that can be effectively understood includes active listening skills to understand client needs and coaching of clients as collaborative partners in their health care.

Only candidates selected to be moved forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by Bayshore’s Recruitment Team to schedule a conversation.