Job Description

Why work for CMHA York Region?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety, and well-being of employees and offers (where applicable dependent on employment status):

• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Medical, Dental and Paramedical Benefits (for positions 12 months and 21+ hours)
• Generous Paid Tim Off (PTO)

Learn more about us by visiting: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner in our Newcomers Health & Well-Being (IRCC) Program!

Closing Date: January 28, 2026

Permanent: Part-time: 14 Hours per Week, Evening Hours and Weekends may be required

Reason for Posting: An existing vacancy

Hourly Rate: $57.16- $59.14

Location: The Nurse Practitioner will work in a hybrid model. A minimum of 1 day per week out in the community/ in-person will be required. The CMHA home office for this role is Vaughan, located at Vaughan 8271 Keele Street Unit 2. The incumbent may be required to travel to other CMHA Offices as well as within in York Region and South Simcoe and will need to conduct community visits at the client's home and in community settings.

As we continue to grow our team, we are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our passionate, dedicated, and “BRAVE” team! If you are a professional who is interested in supporting clients in the community who are experiencing significant challenges with activities of daily living, and functioning across all domains, then this position is for you!

Job Profile:

The NP will assist with clients’ primary health concerns including physical health and health screening, pregnancy / prenatal issues, and sexual and mental health care. The NP will determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, provide nursing care and treatment (including prescriptions, counselling interventions, and/or referral), and monitor ongoing therapy of clients within the RN (EC) scope of practice.

In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.

Requirements:

• Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program Certificate (or recognized equivalent)
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; cannot be in the qualifying stages
• One to three years' experience as an RN, preferably in withdrawal management
• Excellent health assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, concurrent disorders, and dual diagnosis (developmental disability and/or traumatic brain injury) is preferred
• Familiarity with the administration, injection, side effects, and iatrogenic manifestations of psychotropic medications, especially the newer neuroleptics
• Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act, and PHIPA requirements
• Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and practices in work with clients
• Driver’s License Abstract required, and a valid Canadian driver’s license, a minimum $1,000,000 third-party liability insurance
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to the job. This information is not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job.

This position reports to and is supervised by the Manager, People & Teams.

Working Conditions:
Office work, community settings, meetings in clients’ homes, and travel with clients

Disclaimer: In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction, this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.

To request this posting in an alternate format or to request an accommodation in the application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca

Application Procedure: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ and search for the position title noted above, click on the “Apply Now” button, and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.

Complete the application form and submit the following:

• Cover letter with 300 words or less which tells us why you want the role and why you should be considered for this position. (PDF or Word document)
• Resume (PDF or Word document) (applications received without a Resume attached will not be considered)

CMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:

• Racialized Persons
• Indigenous Persons
• Persons living with Disabilities

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.