The Carefirst Family Health Team (FHT) is seeking Full-time permanent / Part-time permanent Nurse Practitioner to join our innovative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care.
About Us
Carefirst FHT is committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive primary care through a collaborative, team-based model that includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, service navigators, dieticians, physiotherapists, and medical receptionists. We have a robust Chronic Disease Management and Prevention program, including a Diabetes Education Program, and are actively involved in many of the Ontario Health Team’s primary care initiatives.
Our “Hub & Spoke Model” and strong community partnerships ensure coordinated, high-quality, patient‑centred care across the continuum. We work closely with Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association to provide truly integrated services.
On‑site & Integrated Programs/Services include:
-
Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services)
-
MINT Memory Clinic
-
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program
-
Specialist Clinics: psychiatry, cardiology, endocrinology, optometry, geriatric medicine, gynecology, chiropody, rheumatology, physiotherapy, and audiology
Clinic Locations
We currently operate five well-established clinics across Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Stouffville and continue to expand in Markham to support continued growth and community needs.
Current clinic locations:
-
300 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough (Midland / McNicoll)
-
420 Hwy 7 East, Richmond Hill (West Beaver Creek / Hwy 7)
-
360 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill (Highway 7 / Chalmers Rd)
-
105 Gibson Centre, Markham (Steeles Ave East/Warden Ave)
-
37 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville (Stouffville Main St/Sandiford Dr)
Upcoming new clinic locations:
-
Unionville Commons Seniors Hub, Markham (Unionville Main Street/Highway 7 East)
Employees will be assigned to a location that aligns with the operation needs, with occasional rotation to support clinic operations.
We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to fill a new position at our Family Health Team.
Terms: Full Time Permanent / Part Time Permanent / Casual
Pay range : $100,000 – $145,000 annually
Responsibilities:
-
In collaboration with interprofessional team to provide comprehensive geriatric assessment activities for clients including conducting client interviews and comprehensive physical examinations, assessing psychosocial, cultural, and ethnic factors affecting client needs
-
Identify and order required diagnostic tests and procedures, within scope of practice and medical directives/protocols and practice guidelines
-
Collect and review comprehensive client health data. Additional elements from a comprehensive geriatric assessment may compliment assessments in a standardized format
-
Provide direct patient care focusing on health promotion and maximizing clients' safety and function to support frail seniors living at home
-
Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and organizational policy, practice and values
-
Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession
-
Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of patient care
-
Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested
-
Develop and implement goals and treatment intervention for complex case situations or specialized problems to inform integrative care plan
-
Implement the comprehensive plan of care in conjunction with the client that includes prescribing medications and changing dosages, ordering interventions, treatments, and procedures within the scope of NP practice and medical directives
Requirements:
-
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited university
-
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
-
Minimum 3-5 years related clinical and/or management experience, preferably in a community healthcare setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings considered an asset.
-
Skills/experience to fulfill major functions of the role including wellness care, assessment, and diagnosis.
-
Proven ability to coordinate care collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members as well as to effectively function independently with clients.
-
Demonstrated ability to relate therapeutically with clients. Includes strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
-
Facilitation skills for education and promotion of health programs.
-
Demonstrated leadership in the advancement of clinical practice and the achievement of program goals.
-
Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence based outcomes in practice.
-
Access to vehicle, driver's license
-
A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
Benefits*:
-
Dental Care
-
Extended Health Care
-
HOOPP
-
Comprehensive Orientation Program
-
Training and Education Subsidy
- Benefits may vary depending on the employment terms
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Interested applicants may apply through Carefirst’s careers page, Indeed, or by emailing [email protected]
Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
