Deadline for internal applicants: June 26, 2026
Deadline for external applicants: July 3, 2026
Position Type: Full Time, Contract (Anticipated to be 1 year)
Salary Range: $117,923 – $138,733
South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.
Working onsite is required.
The Nurse Practitioner is a nurse specialist in primary health care, who functions both independently and as a member of the primary care team, providing primary health care to the clients of the Centre and emphasizing health promotion, health education and disease prevention.
Responsibilities:
Direct Client Care
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments of the well person throughout the lifespan. Assessments include a holistic health history, physical examination and appropriate screening and diagnostic tests
- Assess and manage episodic and stable chronic conditions commonly seen in primary health care, consulting with CHC physicians when issues present that go beyond the RN(EC) scope of practice
- Perform telephone screenings when necessary, which may include intake, referral, health care advice for acute or chronic condition and anticipatory guidance
- Provide supportive and lifestyle counselling which may include preventative counselling, brief supportive counselling or short-term crisis management when indicated and when SRCHC social workers are unavailable
- Write prescriptions and order laboratory tests within the RN(EC) scope of practice
- Provide pre and post-natal care which includes collaboration with CHC physicians, obstetricians, “maternity care” physicians, midwives or health care providers chosen by the client, as needed
- Make home visits to clients who live within the catchment area as necessary
- Make internal referrals to other SRCHC staff as appropriate
- Refer clients to specialist, hospital or community resources as appropriate
- Participate in case conferences with other providers to ensure coordination of services to the client
- Ensure standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Nurses standards, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and the policies of SRCHC
- Perform necessary back-up clinical functions for other nursing staff in their absence
- Provide care at outreach clinics
- Complete forms as required
Health Promotion and Education
- Integrate health promotion principles into each interaction with individuals, families or groups
- Participate in community projects or agency activities as a representative of the Health Centre as directed
- Assist and work with community groups in the development of community outreach programs as directed
- Participate in the development of, and give support to, policies/strategies which are in the interest of public health, and which support the recognition of the determinants of health
- Collaborate with service team and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups
- Incorporate health care advances into practice and adjusts practice to the changing demographics and evolving needs of the community
- Educate, counsel and teach individuals/families about various issues such as lifestyle and nutrition
- Utilize a health promotion approach, addressing determinants of health
- Support and/or supervise student placements as required
Organizational Responsibilities
- Maintain complete and accurate records sufficient for timely communication with other professionals
- Provide statistical information as required
- Participate in all relevant SRCHC programs, activities, meetings, professional associations, and workshops as required
- Participate in the development of clinical policies and procedures as required
- Participate in planning and evaluation of clinical programs and activities and SRCHC program reviews as required
- Contribute to the medical and nursing team’s use of research methodologies and findings in clinical practice, and to monitoring and evaluation
- Perform clinical management tasks such as infection control, sterilization procedures and maintenance of clinical equipment and supplies as required
- Actively participates in the successful implementation of the Strategic, Operational and Program Plans
- Maintain EMR and relevant computer competency as applicable and attend mandatory training
- Complete any necessary training related to privacy and security, and complies with any privacy and security policies and procedures, to ensure appropriate handling of personal health information
- All other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Current and appropriate college membership as regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized university or equivalent education and experience
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario and certificate of continuing competence
- 3-5 years’ experience in a community setting or a combination of community experience and relevant hospital or public health nursing
- Thorough current nursing knowledge and proficiency in conducting a comprehensive health history, physical assessment and construction of a nursing management plan
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
- Good interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work well with other staff, so as to ensure an effective and efficient working environment
- Fluency in a language relevant to the South Riverdale Community is a benefit, in addition to English
- Ability to work independently or in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
- Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The deadline for internal applicants is June 26, 2026 at 11:59pm.
The deadline for external applicants is July 3, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Please email your cover letter and resume, with subject line “Nurse Practitioner” to: [email protected]
No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.
This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399.
SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.
SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.