Nurse Practitioner delivering preventative primary care for children and parents at Sprout Family Health. Combining in - person clinic work with virtual, lifestyle - focused family care.
About the role
- Nurse Practitioner delivering primary, withdrawal-management, and harm-reduction care across Halton communities. ADAPT supports people affected by alcohol, drugs, gambling, and mental-health concerns.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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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