Nurse Practitioner

at  CMHA Durham

WHO WE ARE:

Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is an integrated community mental health and
primary care hub that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60
years.
During that time, it has evolved to provide a broad range of services to individuals and their
families experiencing mental health challenges, from information and education to case
management, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing and primary healthcare. These services are
provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that, in
addition to dealing with client mental health issues, address social determinants of health using
the recovery model.
Overview of the role: The Nurse Practitioner provides services to clients who include the
individual throughout their lifespan, the family, and the community, with strong emphasis on
health promotion, patient education and disease prevention.

SKILLS YOU BRING:

Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Program Certificate (or recognized equivalent) in good standing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master in nursing or health-related field required
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC) required
• Current Membership with the RNAO and evidence of liability insurance Nurse Practitioner,

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE

• Maintaining current knowledge of policy manuals, reading minutes of meetings and keeping

up to date with organizational happenings

• Contributing to the efficient functioning of the organization and the attainment of goals
• Basing practice on sound theoretical knowledge and best practices
• Arranging priorities as necessary to perform tasks
• Knowing established work and administrative procedures