Nurse Practitioner – Long-Term Care (West Toronto)

We're partnering with a respected long-term care facility in West Toronto to find a passionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their interprofessional team. If you're a collaborative and driven NP who thrives in both direct resident care and advancing best practices through education and research, this opportunity offers meaningful impact in a supportive clinical environment.
Position Overview:

This is a full-time, on-site, independent contractor role. Part-time availability will also be considered. The position is divided into 80% direct resident care and 20% research, education, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive primary health care to long-term care residents
• Lead clinical decision-making around admissions, discharges, palliative care, dementia, responsive behaviours, and end-of-life care
• Conduct detailed health histories and physical assessments; order and interpret diagnostic investigations
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to develop person-centred care plans
• Apply critical inquiry and clinical reasoning to diagnoses and interventions
• Select and implement both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans
• Ensure safe and effective care delivery; identify and mitigate risks
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care across services
• Contribute to and lead quality improvement initiatives and staff education
• Participate in research aligned with resident wellbeing and collaborate with external partners

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class
• BScN required; Master's in Nursing (MScN or MN) an asset
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Canada
• Long-term care, geriatrics, palliative, or dementia care experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching capabilities
• Professional liability insurance (e.g., RNAO or equivalent)
• National certification in gerontology is an asset
• Comfortable working with diverse, complex resident populations

Additional Requirements:

• Available to work on-site in Toronto (not remote)
• Flexibility for occasional evening/weekend/on-call coverage
• Strong interpersonal skills, calm demeanour, and ability to handle complex care needs
• Familiarity with RNAO Best Practice Guidelines and MLTC Regulations and Act

Company DescriptionMy client is a leading provider of long-term care services in Toronto, known for delivering high-quality, resident-focused care through innovation, compassion, and collaboration. Their team is deeply committed to continuous improvement and partners with academic and research institutions to advance best practices in geriatric care. They foster a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where Nurse Practitioners play a key leadership role in improving outcomes and quality of life for residents.Company DescriptionMy client is a leading provider of long-term care services in Toronto, known for delivering high-quality, resident-focused care through innovation, compassion, and collaboration. Their team is deeply committed to continuous improvement and partners with academic and research institutions to advance best practices in geriatric care. They foster a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where Nurse Practitioners play a key leadership role in improving outcomes and quality of life for residents.