Nurse Practitioner - Youth Mental Health

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Youth Wellness Hub
Location: Scarborough, ON (Community-Based)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent (21 hours/week)
Compensation: $52.83 – $74.83

About the Role

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is hiring on behalf of a community health organization in Scarborough seeking a passionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support a Youth Wellness Hub (ages 12–25).

This role focuses on delivering episodic primary care, mental health, and substance use support within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary model. You will play a key role in improving access to low-barrier, youth-centered care, working alongside a diverse care team to support the overall health and well-being of young people in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, episodic primary care to youth aged 12–25
• Conduct detailed health assessments, including medical, mental health, and social histories
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and stable chronic conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe treatments within scope of practice
• Deliver health education and preventative care, integrating mental health and substance use support
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including counsellors, therapists, peer support workers, and service navigators
• Participate in complex care planning and case discussions
• Support measurement-based care and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide consultation and clinical guidance to team members as needed
• Build strong connections with community partners and referral networks

Qualifications

Education & Registration:

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health Care)
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Extended Class)
• Professional liability coverage (NPAO membership preferred)
• Current CPR (HCP level) certification

Experience

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care, youth health, or community settings preferred
• Experience supporting mental health and substance use needs is strongly preferred
• Experience working with youth and diverse populations is an asset
• New and early-career NPs with relevant clinical exposure are encouraged to apply

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with youth
• Demonstrated ability to work within an interprofessional team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and culturally responsive care
• Familiarity with EMR systems is an asset

Working Conditions

• Community-based role within a Youth Wellness Hub setting
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with multiple service providers
• May require flexibility in scheduling, including some evenings
• Opportunity to work closely with community partners and outreach services

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $52.83 – $74.83
• Access to comprehensive benefits and pension plan eligibility
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Additional Information

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Vulnerable Sector Check required as a condition of employment
• The organization is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups

Make a meaningful impact by supporting youth through accessible, integrated, and community-based care.

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