Nurse practitioner jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 835
Employers: 229

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $65.77Across 87 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $113,567Across 24 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 3%27 listings
Hybrid: 3%27 listings
On-site: 93%779 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (101), Cornwall Community Hospital (42), Alberta Health Services (30).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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INFIRMIER PRATICIEN SPÉCIALISÉ-SPECIALIZED NURSE PRACTITIONER
Centre de santé Tulattavik de l'Ungava
Kuujjuaq, QC
- Full-time
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Nurse Practitioner
Woolwich Community Health Centre
St. Jacobs, ON
- Part-time
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Nurse Practitioner
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Île-à-la-Crosse, SK
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
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Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Calian IT & Cyber Solutions
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
Calian is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners to deliver comprehensive occupational health assessments for firefighters and first responders. This role combines onsite clinical…
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Nurse Practitioner
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Martensville, SK
- Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
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Nurse Practitioner
Cottage Country Family Health Team
Gravenhurst, ON
- Full-time
…region. The team-based model of care brings together physicians, nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals to provide coordinated, comprehensive services. The organization…
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Nurse practitioner
West Nipissing General Hospital
Sturgeon Falls, ON
- $63.66 to $74.46 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Contract
- On-site
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Nurse Practitioner
Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, AB
- Full-time
Alberta Health Services Central Corridor is currently hiring Nurse Practitioner's to manage the medical needs of patients within the Intensive Care Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.…
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Nurse Practitioner
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) is an advanced practice nurse who provides autonomous care for older adults living with frailty, complex comorbidities, and geriatric syndromes in…
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Nurse Practitioner
SRCHC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Nurse practitioner
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
- $59.46 to $69.52 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Bilingual Nurse Practitioner - Ontario (Remote)
Phoenix
Remote, Canada
- $75 to $85 CAD / hour
- Contract
- Remote
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Nurse Practitioner
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Lloydminster, SK
- Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse Practitioner $52.590 to $62.910
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Provincial Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner Services
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Full-time
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Nurse Practitioner - Stroke Program
William Osler Health System
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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2600002428 - Nurse Practitioner
Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, ON
- Internship
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Nurse Practitioner - Stroke Program
William Osler Health System
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Nurse Practitioner, Temporary Full-Time, Regional Palliative Consultation Team, Labelle
Ontario Health atHome
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place .
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Advanced Practice Nurse Educator, Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab)
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Nurse Practitioner (N5)
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
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Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
AHS is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner (NP) - to join the dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit multidisciplinary team based out of the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH), Calgary. We are…
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Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology Clinic
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS
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Nurse practitioner
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
- $59.46 to $71.96 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- On-site
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Nurse Practitioner (N5)
CancerCare Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Nurse Practitioner, Full Time, Community Adult Mental Health
Providence Care
Kingston, ON
- Full-time
The Nurse Practitioner works both independently and collaboratively as part of the interprofessional team to provide advanced nursing and primary healthcare services to adults with complex…

William Osler Health System

Nurse Practitioner - Stroke Program

Brampton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 7, 2026
Experience: Recent Experience (within the last 2 years) with adult populations with stroke/chronic diseases is required
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Original job description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Cardiovascular, Chronic Disease and Stroke, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be responsible for the provision of clinical care within the Stroke program.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for the comprehensive assessment of patients with stroke/TIA diagnoses for both the outpatient stroke prevention clinic,and inpatient stroke unit admissions with follow up as appropriate
Initiate treatment in collaboration with the physician, including health management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures
Provide professional guidance to other health care professional and participates autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary health team
Initiate referrals to specialist physicians as appropriate
Collaborate with clients, health care professionals and stroke neurologists to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities
Develop and implement population and evidence based strategies to improve health, and participate in policy making activities that influence health services and practices
Responsible for personal professional development, and maintaining competence in the position

Qualifications

RN(EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Membership in professional organizations (NPAO, RNAO) an asset
Recent Experience (within the last 2 years) with adult populations with stroke/chronic diseases is required
Specialty certificate in neurology/stroke preferred but achievement of the Hemispheres certificate is required within 3 months of hire
Minimum two years of recent relevant clinical nursing experience on stroke/neurology
Neurology/stoke experience or critical care background preferred

Core competencies:
Demonstrated assessment and critical thinking skills as they relate to stroke patient management
Knowledge of computerized data management and statistical analysis
Ability to perform the full scope of duties and responsibilities of the NP role as an independent practitioner while working under a Collaborative Practice Agreement
Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses
Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis
Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer clients and patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate
Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence-based research
Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for populations based prevention and health promotion
Ability to implement and evaluate planned change
Ability to define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health care services
Ability to self-direct, interact and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations
Ability to transfer knowledge, coach and mentor others
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient care
Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibilities and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days, 8 hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:

Minimum: $65.46

Maximum: $81.53

Internal application deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Applications are still open for external applicants

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment and follow-up for patients with stroke or TIA in outpatient prevention clinics and inpatient stroke units, and initiate treatment and medication prescribing in collaboration with physicians. Coordinate referrals and interdisciplinary care, identify population health trends, support evidence-based strategies and policy development, and maintain professional competence.

Requirements

Applicants must be an RN(EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have at least two years of recent relevant clinical nursing experience in stroke or neurology, with recent experience caring for adults with stroke or chronic disease. A neurology/stroke specialty certificate is preferred, and the Hemispheres certificate must be completed within three months of hire; neurology/stroke or critical care experience is preferred.

Skills

Stroke Patient Assessment
Critical Thinking
Clinical Decision-Making
Medication Prescribing
Pharmacology
Patient and Family Communication
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Neurology
Evidence-Based Practice
Population Health
Health Promotion
Referral Coordination
Data Management
Statistical Analysis
Coaching and Mentoring
Professional Development

Benefits

HOOPP Pension Plan

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Keywords

Nurse Practitioner
RN(EC)
College of Nurses of Ontario
Stroke Program
Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack
Stroke Prevention Clinic
Inpatient Stroke Unit
Neurology
Chronic Disease
Hemispheres Certificate
Medication Prescribing
Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Interdisciplinary Health Team
Clinical Assessment
Critical Thinking
Evidence-Based Practice
Population Health
Health Promotion
Statistical Analysis
Data Management
Patient Safety
Referral Coordination

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