Local Nurse Practitioner Marie Greer-King named President of Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario
- Kate Smith
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A Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital’s (AMGH) has taken on the role of President of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO).
Marie Greer-King accepted the role and will bring passion, dedication, expertise and values that drive change across Ontario in shaping healthcare policy.
Greer-King expressed excitement on being named President of the NPAO and representing her NP colleagues locally, and across Ontario.
“I hope to continue to build relationships with my NP colleagues, government officials and key stakeholders across the province,” said Greer-King.
She will hold the office of President for two years before transitioning to the role of Past-President, which is also a two-year position.
Greer-King will act as an advocate for NPs in Ontario and lead strategic initiatives that benefit patients and practitioners throughout the province.
Greer-King is a full-time NP providing primary care to patients and has been at AMGH since 2012.
“I enjoy working at AMGH because you really get to know the staff working in all departments and build relationships with them,” said Greer-King.
“They are your friends, and your colleagues. I enjoy giving back and providing care to my community. I also enjoy the challenge of working in so many practice areas, it means that I’m never bored.”
A key goal of the NPAO is to ensure NPs remain a key part of the healthcare system, so they can deliver upon the promise of compassionate, patient-centred care.
Greer-King explains that ensuring NPs remain a key part of Ontario’s healthcare system is vital to maintaining accessibility, quality, and sustainability in patient care.
“NPs are highly skilled, advanced practice nurses who provide comprehensive, patient-centred care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and health promotion,” Greer-King remarked.
“Sustaining and expanding the role of NPs ensures that Ontario’s healthcare system remains equitable, efficient, and responsive to the evolving needs of its population.”
Greer-King says due to their holistic approach and collaboration, patient outcomes and satisfaction improve.
By leading and working in interprofessional teams across hospitals, community clinics, long-term care, and primary care settings, NPs fill critical gaps, especially in rural areas.
“I believe my experience across a variety of healthcare settings and in both rural and urban centres will position me to provide a comprehensive, yet unique perspective to the role of President of NPAO,” added Greer-King.
“It’s an exciting time to be a NP.”
The NPAO is the only NP-led professional voice for over 5,800 NPs across diverse healthcare settings in Ontario, including primary, secondary and tertiary care.
Established in 1973, NPAO advocates for the advancement of NP roles, supports their professional growth, and champions their leadership in transforming healthcare to improve patient outcomes.
“NPs are leaders, essential to enhancing and transforming the healthcare system,” explained Greer-King.
“NPAO proudly supports their expertise and the critical roles they play in driving innovation and exceptional care.”
NPs can independently assess, diagnose, treat and monitor a wide range of health problems using an evidence-based approach to their practice. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to meet the needs of the patient population.
Prior to her successful career as an NP, a young Greer-King moved to Goderich from Elliot Lake with her family in July 1993 and graduated from GDCI in 1997.
Greer-King achieved a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences form the University of Guelph in 2001, and she then completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western University in 2005.
Following graduation, Greer-King worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) in pediatrics at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and in postpartum care at Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) in Stratford.
It was in 2008 that Greer-King returned to Western part-time to complete the Master of Nursing degree and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.
She moved back to Goderich in 2011 and started working as a Primary Health Care NP at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre.
A year later, she made the move to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) in Goderich as the only full-time NP providing primary care to patients and their families in the emergency department, prenatal clinic and mental health inpatient units.
Married to her high school sweetheart for 25 years in May 2026, her and husband Keith, who works at the Huron County Museum, have two children.
In addition to her dedication to family life, and the responsibilities at AMGH, Greer-King volunteers at the Celtic Roots Festival (since 1995) and is on the Goderich Little Theatre Board of Directors (since 2023).
Greer-King has also been the representative for region five on the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) NP focus group since 2020.
She joined the NPAO board in 2020 as a director before becoming secretary in 2021 and President-Elect in 2023.
Further to her appointment to the role of President of NPAO, Greer-King will also be an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing and Western University as of November 1, 2025. This comes after 12 years of providing clinical preceptorship to NP students.
Greer-King was named President at the NPAO Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2025.