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Nurse Practitioner

$123.66k - $127.38k per year

Peterborough Family Health Team

May 28th, 2026

About The Peterborough Family Health Team

Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) is a collaborative primary care organization that works alongside family physicians and community partners to provide comprehensive, team-based care to the residents of Peterborough and Peterborough County. Our interdisciplinary team works together across multiple clinical sites.

PFHT supports clinical excellence, innovation, and digital health solutions that enhance patient care, improve provider workflows, and protect the privacy and security of health information.

Overview

The nurse practitioner is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, mental health clinicians, pharmacists, social workers and registered dietitians whose work will increase access to primary care and enhance the quality of life for patients. This is a 1.0 FTE, permanent position working at the Peterborough Clinic with a team of family physicians.

Responsibilities

The primary care nurse practitioner will practice within their full scope of practice as outlined in the Standards of Practice by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Including, But Not Limited To

  • Complete health assessments including health history and physical examinations.
  • Provide wellness care and health screening
  • Diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries
  • Screen for and treat chronic illness and monitor stable chronic illnesses
  • Care of episodic illness
  • Determine the need for, and order and interpret reports of X-Rays, ECG’s, diagnostic ultrasound MRIs and CT scans
  • Monitor the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic stable illnesses by providing pharmacological and counseling interventions.
  • Determine the need for, and the implementation of health promotion and prevention strategies for families and individuals.
  • Use nursing strategies based on evidence based information.
  • Formulate and communicate medical diagnosis or disorder.
  • Consult with a physician in accordance with the standards for physician consultation.
  • Prescribe drugs
  • Gathering and documenting statistical information as required
  • Regular attendance to all FHT/FHO meetings is mandatory.
  • Work under a MD-NP Collaborative Practice agreement

The specific types of patients and any areas of specialty will be established between the nurse practitioner and the collaborating physician(s) as mutually agreed upon.

Family Health Team Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to precept Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students whenever possible. It is recognized by the Peterborough Family Health Team that the level of service provided during this period of time will be affected by this added responsibility.

Hours Of Work

Hours of service are pre-established per employment agreement and may require some evenings and weekends. Any deviation from the established schedule shall not negatively impact upon 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 the Nurse Practitioner education program
  • Preferred minimum 3 to 5 years in community health nursing in a primary care and or rural setting
  • Interest in supporting the FHOs same day clinic or TransCare clinic are 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
  • Optional Extended Health and Dental Plan
  • Life/Disability Insurance 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_hidden*** by the application deadline.

  • Application deadline: June 11, 2026
  • Hours: 1.0 FTE 37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday
  • Expected start date: July 13, 2026
  • Job type: Permanent full time
  • Salary: $123,660 to $127,380 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

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