Location
Burlington, Ontario
Salary
CA$115,000 - CA$130,000 / YEAR
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with substance use and mental health concerns. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver harm reduction strategies and clinical care in community and home-based settings.
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in a Primary Health Nurse Care Practitioner program and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of three years of community or primary care experience, specifically in addiction medicine, is required.
JOIN ADAPT'S IMPACTFUL TEAM Become part of the ADAPT team-where your work truly matters. We champion career development, foster a positive and supportive culture, and celebrate a diverse and inclusive environment.
Position: Nurse Practitioner Type of role: permanent; there is flexibility and the role can be either full time or part time Location: Halton Region (Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown) Posting is for an existing vacancy.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? A fun, cooperative, and diverse team environment Exceptional work–life balance with growth opportunities Top of the line benefits and competive salaries with clear progression path Cross‑professional collaboration to enhance your skills and impact Access to ongoing training and career development
WHAT YOU'LL DO The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct and indirect comprehensive patient care services to populations with addictions or concurrent disorders using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics. The services to support patient care are provided independently as well as in collaboration with various inter-professional teams across the organization and with community partners. The NP will deliver nursing care services within their scope of practice as regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The NP is responsible for ensuring that nursing care provided to clients meets all legislative requirements and practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Provide comprehensive primary care within the NP 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, and community agencies to coordinate care and support wrap-around services. Offer supportive counseling, crisis management, and referrals to internal and external programs. Provide services in street-level community settings, through home visits, and occasionally alongside community outreach programming accessing homeless individuals in shelters or encampments, and to support in reducing barriers to care. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with professional and organizational standards. Participate in case conferences, professional development, and interdisciplinary team meetings. Withdrawal management
Enhances community-based harm reduction supports for clients in the community experiencing serious substance use issues that lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Deliver clinical and nursing care in supportive housing and community settings, ensuring access to primary care and withdrawal medications. Assess and manage co-occurring conditions, including mental health disorders, blood borne diseases and infections. Utilize 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. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, specialists, and community resources to enhance patient care. 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, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with medical cannabis regulations.
WHAT WE ASK FOR Education Master's Degree in Primary Health Nurse Care Practitioner program. Successful completion of the Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances course required. Completion of a Suboxone on-line education program as asset.
Licenses, certification, credentials Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class Membership in specialty related organizations e.g. NPAO, RNAO an asset Non-violent crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR and ASIST certifications are assets Current vulnerable sector check Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Experience Minimum of three years of community health care and/or primary care experience required Experience in addiction medicine and harm reduction
public places, community partner sites and clients’ homes and/ or ADAPT busy office environment. Able to fulfill all duties and work hours from a remote/home location, whenever required. Able to work 37.5hrs/week; flexibility is required when meeting clients’ needs in evenings and on occasional weekends. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Various physical actions of mobility are required (minimal lifting, sitting for periods of time, moderate wrist motions).
WHY ADAPT? ADAPT (Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment Services) is one of Ontario’s largest and most diversified addiction and mental health agencies, offering comprehensive services to help those impacted by alcohol, drugs or gambling. We believe your best work comes when you feel empowered, included, and supported, because thriving employees create thriving communities. We offer competitive compensation, generous paid time off, a flexible hybrid work environment, and comprehensive tools to support your professional growth.
Accessibility and Accommodation ADAPT is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA): we will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. When invited to an interview, you can request accommodations, and we’ll tailor the process to suit your needs.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ADAPT values diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, women, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience to apply.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in hiring ADAPT is not using AI in hiring for this role.
We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Personal information is managed under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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