The Barrie and Community Family Health Team (BCFHT) is one of the largest Family Health Teams in
Ontario. Our team includes physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians,
pharmacist, diabetes and respiratory educators, mental health counsellors, social workers,
occupational therapists, foot care nurses, and administrative staff.
Our team is committed to improving access to comprehensive, patient-centred, team-based primary
health care. Our approach supports self-management, emphasizes health promotion and disease
prevention, and enhances the care of individuals living with chronic conditions through programs
that are well connected with local health and community services.
Nurse Practitioner
1.0 FTE, Permanent
The BCFHT has an existing position for a Nurse Practitioner to work within various family practice
offices. We are looking for an NP to join an experienced group of NPs who are working throughout
our community within family physician offices. NPs on our team work collaboratively with a variety
of other health care practitioners including Registered Dietitians, RNs, Pharmacists, Diabetes and
Respiratory Educators, and Mental Health Counsellors. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the NP
works collaboratively with patients and families to improve health and quality of life, enhance
independence and function and facilitate long term planning.
Location: Barrie, ON
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide primary health care to patients in accordance with standards set by governing body, and
that is aligned with the overall strategic direction of the family health team - Provide health promotion, disease prevention, acute episodic care, chronic disease management,
and palliative care to patients - Enhance access to assessment, diagnosis and treatment within the community and/or target
population - Consult as appropriate, with members of the interdisciplinary team, family physician, acute care,
after hours medical clinics, community care system, and specialist physicians to assess, plan,
implement, evaluate and coordinate a patient’s plan of care and treatment
Education, Qualifications and Skills
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Completion of a recognized Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program: NP-PHC
- Masters Degree in Nursing, considered an asset
- Member of NPAO, considered an asset
- Completion of an accredited controlled substance course according to CNO standards
- Independent health care assessment and patient management skills
- Experience working with inter-professional teams
- Demonstrated communication skills and problem solving abilities
- Experience with electronic medical records (Accuro an asset) and MS Office (Excel, Word,
Outlook)
Additional Job Requirements
▪ Must adhere to all BCFHT Policies and Procedures
▪ Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
▪ Must be able to travel within the community
Compensation
BCFHT offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and pension plan (HOOPP) for
those eligible.
We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for the position. The salary range for this
position $113,124.52-$128,613.18/year or $62.16/hr -$70.67/hr.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are asked to forward their cover letter and resume by Wednesday September 30,
2026 to careers@bcfht.ca. For more information on our team please visit our website at
www.barriefht.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in BCFHT, however, only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Barrie and Community Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from
harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including
women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with a disability. Personal information
contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom of
Information (F.O.I.) And Protection of Privacy Act, 1987.
The Barrie and Community Family Health Team is committed to improving access and opportunities for
individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment
stage, please contact our HR Coordinator by phone at 705-721-0370 x 2121, by fax at 705-725-4708 or
by email at careers@bcfht.ca noting Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line, in order for appropriate accommodations to be made.