Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ontario

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a critical role in the advanced practitioner industry, holding the responsibility for providing specialized health care services in a wide range of fields. NPs are registered nurses with additional education and training, typically at the master's or doctorate level. They often have the ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe medication, and carry out procedures within their specialized area of practice, which can vary from primary care to pediatrics, psychiatry, or gerontology. They also provide health education, counseling, and preventive services to their patients, working independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, one may have roles such as a Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care Nurse, or Pediatric Nurse. An NP should have strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Critical certifications include the Registered Nurse (RN) license, and specialized NP certification within their chosen area of practice, such as the Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PNP-BC) certifications. It's also important for NPs to maintain ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay updated with advancements in healthcare.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

Nurse Practitioner Regular Part Time [RWH NP2 0.60] AgeCare Willowgrove

  • Ancaster, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Ancaster, ON
  • 13 days ago

The Opportunity: The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively on the delivery of resident care to meet individual needs within his/her level of competency....

Nurse Practitioner - Medicine Program

  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • 14 days ago

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) as an autonomous health professional with advanced education provides essential health services grounded in professional, ethical and legal standards....

Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics

  • Vaughan, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 21 days ago

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) as an autonomous health professional with advanced education provides essential health services grounded in professional, ethical and legal standards....

Vascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider - Piedmont Heart Institute Piedmont Heart Institute is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join the team at our Piedmont...

Nurse Practitioner

  • Toronto, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 28 days ago

The Opportunity Apollo has clinical hours available, and we are actively recruiting for a Nurse Practitioners to work mostly with our Veteran patients, prescribing Medical Cannabis through our virtual...

RESPONSIBLE FOR\: Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management....

Nurse Practitioner - Sutton West

  • Sutton West, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sutton West, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Local Nurse Practitioner candidates only!...

Nurse Practitioner - Keswick

  • Keswick, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Keswick, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Local Nurse Practitioner candidates only!...

Nurse Practitioner, Oncology

  • Toronto, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Practitioner (NP) to partner with another Oncology NP and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, oncologists, palliative/supportive care physician and program leaders to provide direct...

Nurse Practitioner, Bariatric

  • Toronto, ON
  • 90+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 90+ days ago

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner with our Bariatric, Surgical Program....

JOB PURPOSE\: Serves as a member of a surgical service line team by assisting in management of post-operative and critically ill patients in the hospital, as well as evaluating pre and...

Nurse Practitioner Church Reactivation Care Centre

  • Toronto, ON
  • 90+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 90+ days ago

3-5 years of relevant Acute medicine or Primary Care experience CNA Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset BCLS required Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred Demonstrated...

Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (Idlewyld Manor)

  • Hamilton, ON
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hamilton, ON
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary: As a member of the Idlewyld Manor Nursing Team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides clinical consultation to nursing teams within the Home....

Nurse Practitioner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireAdvancedPractitioners curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Life Coach Certification Training Program
At its core, life coaching is about helping people make profound and lasting shifts in their lives so they can reach their full potential. You can think of life coaching like personal training;...
Business Analytics
Our Business Analytics Science program, provided in partnership with GreenFig, is taught by industry experts and covers the critical knowledge areas required to effectively leverage data to answer...
Certified Information Privacy Professional
The IAPP offers the most encompassing, up-to-date and sought-after global training and certification program for privacy and data protection. The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvancedPractitioners research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Nurse Practitioners in Ontario offer the following education background
Master's Degree
79.8%
Doctorate Degree
11.6%
Bachelor's Degree
6.5%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nurse Practitioners in Ontario
1-2 years
34.8%
2-4 years
34.8%
None
17.4%
4-6 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


Nurse Practitioner Related Career Advice Articles

nurse practitioner discussing patient records with a physician
How to Choose the Best Nurse Practitioner Specialty to Pursue

Struggling to decide which nurse practitioner specialty is right for you? Our outline of the top nurse practitioner career options can help.

Read article »
Group of nurse practitioners smiling for the camera
Nurse Practitioners by the Numbers

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are a fixture in many healthcare operations, working in a variety of settings with wide-ranging specializations.

Read article »
nurse practitioner in meeting
Nurse Practitioners are the New Stars in Healthcare

With a great salary, incredibly low unemployment, and significant growth potential, it's easy to see why nurse practitioner is one of the best jobs in medicine. Find out more about this healthcare career!

Read article »