Nurse Practitioner – NP Led Clinic

Scarborough Health Network

. Provide autonomous primary care for children, adults, and seniors without a primary care provider .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$71 - CA$79 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing autonomous primary care across all ages, formulating care plans, and managing chronic disease prevention. Proficient in mentoring Nurse Practitioner students and maintaining compliance with professional standards and legislation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Prepared Nurse PractitionerCurrent Registration in Extended Class3 Years Clinical Experience as Nurse Practitioner5 Years Clinical Experience as Registered NurseBasic Cardiac Life Support Certification

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Hard Skills

Clinical Decision MakingAdvanced Physical AssessmentDiagnostic ReasoningTreatment Plan DevelopmentChronic Disease Self-ManagementPatient AdvocacyQuality Improvement ActivitiesElectronic Medical Records ManagementDiagnostic Imaging InterpretationHealth and Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsComplex Problem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

EPIC Electronic Medical RecordsOntario Primary-Care Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Liability InsuranceAdjunct Faculty AppointmentChronic Disease Self-Management TrainingDiversity/Equity/Inclusion Training

Industry Keywords

Primary Health CareChronic Disease PreventionPatient DiversityClinical Learning EnvironmentCollege of Nurses of Ontario Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide autonomous primary care for children, adults, and seniors without a primary care provider
Formulate care plans and make clinical decisions for acute and chronic illness
Promote health and wellness, disease prevention, and chronic disease self-management
Provide direct supervision, mentorship, orientation, and practical training to Nurse Practitioner students
Facilitate student learning, provide feedback, monitor progress, and complete evaluations
Liaise with Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing faculty and staff to support high-quality practicum environments
Diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the RN-Extended Class scope
Take medical histories and perform advanced physical and psychosocial assessments
Apply diagnostic reasoning and develop treatment plans, including education, counselling, screening, referrals, and follow-up
Order and interpret diagnostic imaging reports within scope
Refer patients to clinical resources and liaise with hospitals, specialists, and community services as patient advocate
Arrange physician consultation when care is outside the NP's scope
Support clinic evaluation and quality improvement activities
Use EPIC electronic medical records and other Ontario primary-care technology
Use primary care metrics and client experience/outcome data to develop responsive care interventions
Maintain compliance with professional legislation, College of Nurses of Ontario standards, evidence-based practice, confidentiality, and health and safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's prepared Nurse Practitioner
Current registration and good standing in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Proof of professional liability insurance
Expected to obtain and maintain an Adjunct faculty appointment with the University of Toronto
Strong knowledge of all-ages primary health care, chronic disease prevention, and self-management
3 years of recent clinical work experience as a Nurse Practitioner; community experience preferred
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting
Independent judgment and efficient, effective assessment of situations and problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and complex problem-solving skills
Ability to promote professional education and advanced knowledge through research and quality improvement activities
Initiative and strict confidentiality
Good attendance and work performance record
Commitment to the University of Toronto and Scarborough Health Network Code of Conduct and health and safety policies
Ability to facilitate and sustain a safe, supportive clinical learning environment
Ethical conduct and appreciation of patient, staff, and community diversity
Ability to use protective equipment and identify/report hazards
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
Specialty certifications, chronic disease self-management training, diversity/equity/inclusion training, professional organization membership, and additional language ability are assets or preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional liability insurance
Opportunity to obtain and maintain an Adjunct faculty appointment with the University of Toronto
Equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusivity commitment
Barrier-free and accessible employment practices
Accommodation throughout the recruitment process