Nurse Practitioner – 37.5 hours/week, Permanent

August 26th, 2026 Overview The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an integral member of the Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT), working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, Interprofessional Healthcare Providers (IHPs), and administrative staff to improve access to high-quality primary care across our community. This is a permanent 1.0 FTE position working 37.5 hours per week. The NP will be based primarily at the PFHT Connect Clinic, providing care to individuals in our community who do not currently have a family physician or nurse practitioner. As a flexible organizational resource, the NP may also be temporarily assigned to support other PFHT-affiliated Family Health Organizations (FHOs), programs, or clinical services in response to changing patient, staffing, and organizational needs. This role is well suited to an NP who enjoys variety, collaborative practice, and the opportunity to work across different primary care environments while contributing to improved access to care throughout the community. The position reports to a Clinical Manager. Responsibilities The NP will practice to their full scope as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice: Complete comprehensive and focused health assessments, including health histories and physical examinations. Provide wellness care, health screening, health promotion, and disease prevention. Assess, diagnose, and treat episodic illnesses, minor illnesses and injuries, and stable chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines. Prescribe medications and provide pharmacological and counselling interventions within scope of practice. Determine the need for, order, and interpret diagnostic investigations, including X-rays, ECGs, ultrasounds, MRIs, and CT scans. Develop and implement appropriate treatment, follow-up, referral, and care plans based on clinical findings and individual patient needs. Provide patient education and counselling to support informed decision-making and self-management. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, IHPs, administrative staff, and other members of the primary care team to support coordinated, high-quality care. Consult with physicians in accordance with applicable standards for physician consultation. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic medical records and required clinical and statistical documentation. Provide clinical support across PFHT-affiliated FHOs, programs, and services based on identified organizational needs, including temporary coverage related to vacancies, leaves, increased patient demand, or other operational priorities. Adapt to different primary care environments, patient populations, clinical teams, and workflows while working collaboratively with teams at assigned locations. Participate in PFHT, FHO, team, and other meetings as required and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Precept Primary Care NP students where appropriate and operationally feasible. Hours Of Work Hours of service are pre-established through the employment agreement and may require some evenings and weekends. Scheduling and work location may vary based on patient care and organizational needs. While the Connect Clinic will serve as the NP’s primary work location, the successful candidate must be able to work at other PFHT-affiliated clinical locations within the Peterborough area as required. Any deviation from the established schedule shall not negatively impact the provision of service to the patient population. Qualifications Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class. Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner education program. Minimum 3 to 5 years of community health nursing experience, preferably within primary care and/or a rural setting. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated adaptability and ability to work effectively across different clinical environments and teams. Experience with electronic medical records and primary care clinical workflows is an asset. Additional Benefits Of Joining The Peterborough Family Health Team A provincial leader among Family Health Teams in Ontario Excellent team/office environment Multidisciplinary team expertise Organizational commitment to work-life balance HOOPP Pension Plan Life/Disability Insurance Plan Optional Extended Health and Dental Plan Health Care spending account EAP The Peterborough Family Health Team are leaders in advocating for full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and its variants, for persons who are medically able to receive the vaccination. All applicants should know that PFHT employees are expected to support this position. Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter to [email protected] by the application deadline. Application deadline: Open until position is filled Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday through Friday Expected start date: ASAP Job type: Permanent Salary: $123,660 to 136, 539 per year based on full-time equivalent The Peterborough Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The Peterborough Family Health Team offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Posted in Careers, PFHT Employed Opportunities

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care, including health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of episodic and chronic conditions. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve community access to high-quality healthcare across various clinical sites.

Candidates must have current RN registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a completed Nurse Practitioner education program. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of community health nursing experience is preferred.

• Hoopp Pension Plan • Life Insurance Plan • Disability Insurance Plan • Optional Extended Health Plan • Optional Dental Plan • Health Care Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program

• interdisciplinary collaborationPreferred
• case managementPreferred

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• Health Assessment
• Disease Prevention
• Pharmacological Intervention
• Diagnostic Interpretation
• Patient Education
• Collaborative Practice
• Chronic Condition Management
• Electronic Medical Records
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Primary Care
• Case Management
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level