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Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive primary care, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with substance use and mental health concerns. Proficient in developing personalized treatment plans and employing harm reduction strategies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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Master's Degree In Primary Health Nurse Care Practitioner ProgramRegistered Nurse In The Extended ClassExperience In Addiction Medicine And Harm ReductionAdvanced Assessment And Intervention Skills For Addiction TreatmentKnowledge Of Evidence-Informed Guidelines And Legislation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide comprehensive primary care within the nurse practitioner scope, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals for individuals with substance use and mental health concerns
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including medication management, withdrawal support, and harm reduction strategies
- Conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and educate clients and families on treatment and recovery
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, community agencies, interdisciplinary teams, and community resources to coordinate wrap-around care
- Offer supportive counseling, crisis management, and referrals to internal and external programs
- Provide services in street-level community settings, supportive housing, clients' homes, shelters, and encampments
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislative, professional, and organizational standards
- Participate in case conferences, professional development, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Enhance community-based harm reduction supports for clients experiencing significant withdrawal symptoms
- Deliver clinical and nursing care in supportive housing and community settings, including access to primary care and withdrawal medications
- Assess and manage co-occurring mental health disorders, blood-borne diseases, and infections
- Use evidence-based interventions, including medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction strategies
- Engage clients in strengths-based, trauma-informed care while addressing social determinants of health
- Educate individuals and families on addiction, recovery, and stigma reduction
- Provide clinical guidance on addiction-related issues to healthcare professionals and community groups
- Advocate for individuals facing substance use challenges
- Prescribe and manage controlled substances while ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with medical cannabis regulations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's Degree in Primary Health Nurse Care Practitioner program
- Successful completion of the Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances course required
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
- Current vulnerable sector check
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Minimum of three years of community health care and/or primary care experience required
- Experience in addiction medicine and harm reduction
- Extensive knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices, substance use, and overdose response
- Knowledge of evidence-informed guidelines, legislation, regulation, and organizational policies when prescribing controlled drugs/substances
- Understanding of best practices related to controlled drugs/substances and pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic options
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility in patient care
- In-depth understanding of addiction neurobiology
- Advanced assessment and intervention skills for addiction treatment
- Ability to evaluate emotional, cognitive, and behavioral states, crisis levels, and substance withdrawal symptoms
- Able to work 22.5 hours/week with flexibility for evenings and occasional weekends
- Able to fulfill duties and work hours from a remote/home location when required
- Completion of a Suboxone online education program is an asset
- Membership in specialty-related organizations such as NPAO or RNAO is an asset
- Non-violent crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR, and ASIST certifications are assets
Benefits
Comp & perks- Eligible for benefits (Class 2)
- Career development opportunities
- Positive and supportive culture
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Fun, cooperative, and diverse team environment
- Work-life balance
- Growth opportunities
- Top-of-the-line benefits
- Clear progression path
- Cross-professional collaboration
- Ongoing training and career development
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Comprehensive tools to support professional growth
- Accessibility accommodations throughout the hiring process
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Hard Skills
Medication ManagementSubstance Use AssessmentCrisis ManagementPhysical ExamsControlled Substances PrescriptionHarm Reduction StrategiesEvidence-Based InterventionsWithdrawal SupportCo-Occurring Mental Health Disorders ManagementTrauma-Informed Care
Soft Skills
Supportive CounselingCollaborationAdvocacyClient EducationCrisis Intervention
Certifications & Qualifications
Prescribing Narcotics And Controlled Substances CourseNon-Violent Crisis InterventionFirst AidCPRASIST Certifications
Industry Keywords
Community Health CareSubstance UseAddiction NeurobiologyHarm Reduction PrinciplesWithdrawal SymptomsSocial Determinants Of HealthLegislative ComplianceDiversity, Equity, And AccessibilityCommunity ResourcesInterdisciplinary Teams