Job Category: NursingHospital Location: Newmarket ONJob Type: Permanent, Part timeNumber of Positions: 1Union: ONA RNMinimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $68.30 - $81.53
Why Join Our Team?
A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!
Join Southlake’s New Extensivist Clinic Team – A Transformative Approach to Outpatient Care!
Are you passionate about caring for patients with complex medical needs and helping them stay healthy at home?
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will serve as the primary clinical lead for a panel of medically complex patients who are at high risk of emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and health deterioration. You will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of chronic and acute health conditions while working closely with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, community partners, and caregivers.
This is an opportunity to practice to the full scope of your NP license, build meaningful longitudinal relationships with patients and families, and make a measurable impact on reducing avoidable hospital use through proactive, patient-centred care.
You will combine direct patient care with leadership, quality improvement, education, and program development activities to advance innovative models of community-based care.
About the role:
• Engage in direct and in-direct advanced clinical practice, education, research and consultation within the area of internal medicine to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to patients and families.
• Actively participate as part of the program and professional leadership team in promoting quality care by implementing evidence based practices, evaluating patient outcomes, development and evaluation of policies, clinical programs and services.
• Model both the professional and organization core competencies and provide expert clinical nursing leadership.
• Provide comprehensive specialty care focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. Working in collaboration with the team, the NP offers patient-centered care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, while adhering to the top of their scope of practice.
What you’ll be doing:
Clinical Care and Patient Management
- Act as the primary clinical contact for a roster of medically complex patients with multiple chronic conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, diagnose illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatments, and monitor patient progress.
- Manage both acute health concerns and long-term chronic diseases, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate care.
- Identify early signs of clinical deterioration and intervene promptly to prevent avoidable emergency department visits and hospital admissions.
- Provide rapid access and urgent clinical support for patients experiencing changes in their health status.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Support patients transitioning between hospital, home, primary care, specialist care, and community services to ensure continuity of care.
Patient and Family Support
- Build trusted relationships with patients and caregivers through ongoing follow-up and longitudinal care.
- Educate patients and families about disease management, medications, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
- Promote medication adherence and help patients navigate challenges related to treatment plans and symptom management.
- Connect patients with community resources and services that support their medical, functional, and social needs.
Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, therapists, and community providers to deliver coordinated care.
- Participate in case conferences and care planning discussions for high-risk and complex patients.
- Provide clinical consultation and leadership to colleagues and partners across the care continuum.
- Champion evidence-informed practice and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.
Program Development and Quality Improvement
- Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to the evaluation of new care models, clinical pathways, and services.
- Participate in research, education, and program development activities that advance innovative community-based care.
- Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Why This Role Is Different
- Practice at the full scope of your Nurse Practitioner training.
- Build long-term therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Focus on proactive care rather than episodic treatment.
- Help patients avoid unnecessary hospital visits and remain safely at home.
- Work within an innovative interdisciplinary team that is transforming care for medically complex patients.
- Enjoy a balance of direct patient care, leadership, quality improvement, and system innovation.
What you bring:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited institution is required, with a Masters in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Stream, or Masters in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post Masters Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate program from a recognized school of graduate studies.
- Active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Nurse Practitioner (RN(EC)).
- Current membership with the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) or the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO), along with proof of liability insurance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a community-based medicine or primary care setting, hospital medicine ward, or equivalent. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team is preferred.
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders
- Strong capabilities in clinical assessment and diagnostic processes.
- Comprehensive understanding of internal medicine practices, integrated care models, and effective multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds of Ontario's patient population to ensure equitable and accessible healthcare.
- Dedication to continuous learning and staying up to date with current best practices.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
- Proven experience in community and/or primary care settings.
- Possesses highly developed assessment, analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Demonstrated individual leadership skills
- Models behaviours that align with the values of Southlake Health.
Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.
Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.
Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health
Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!
