NURSE PRACTITIONER

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Substance Use & Mental Health. This full-time position involves providing primary health care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various health professionals. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in nursing, relevant experience, and a commitment to health equity and community service.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 3-5 years of experience in a community setting or relevant hospital/public health nursing.
• Fluency in a language relevant to the South Riverdale Community is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments and manages chronic conditions.
• Provides supportive counselling and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participates in community outreach programs and health education.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Crisis Management

Advocacy

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Tools

Computer technology

Job description

• NURSE PRACTITIONER – SUBSTANCE USE & MENTAL HEALTH
• FULL TIME, REGULAR POSITION
• SALARY RANGE: $113,935 - $134,041 INCLUDES HEALTH BENEFITS AND HOOPP (HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN)

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

This position will operate as part of the new HART Hub. The HART Hub is an initiative of East Toronto Health Partners Ontario Health Team (ETHP OHT) led by South Riverdale Community Health Centre and St. Michael's Homes with support from Anishnawbe Health Toronto, Gerstein Crisis Centre, The Neighbourhood Group, Michael Garron Hospital, Alpha House, Fontbonne Ministries, The Salvation Army, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, Woodgreen Community Services, Comprehensive Treatment Clinic and The Neighbourhood Organization.

The Nurse Practitioner – SU&MH provides primary health care working collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members, health care professionals/service providers, partners and service users. This position is required to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends onsite, at partner locations, or through mobile work. This position is expected to work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Develops rapport with service users and maintains therapeutic relationships within professional boundaries
• Conducts comprehensive health assessments including a holistic health history, physical examination and appropriate screening and diagnostic tests
• Assesses and manages episodic and stable chronic conditions commonly seen in primary health care, consulting with CHC physicians when issues present that go beyond the RN(EC) scope of practice
• Performs telephone screening when necessary, which may include intake, referral, health care advice for acute or chronic conditions, and support for reception
• Provides supportive counselling which may include preventative counselling, brief supportive counselling or short-term crisis management when indicated and when SRCHC social workers and/or community health workers are unavailable
• Writes prescriptions and orders laboratory tests within the RN(EC) scope of practice
• Provides pre and post natal care which includes collaboration with CHC physicians, obstetricians, "maternity care" physicians, midwives or health care providers chosen by the client, as needed
• Makes home visits to clients who live within the catchment area as necessary
• Makes internal referrals to other SRCHC staff as appropriate
• Refers clients to partner organizations, specialists, hospitals or community resources as appropriate
• Participates in case conferences with interdisciplinary team members, partner organizations, and other providers to ensure coordination of services to the client
• Ensures that standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Nurses standards, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and the policies of SRCHC
• Performs necessary back-up clinical functions for other nursing staff in their absence
• Provides care at outreach clinics e.g., Family Planning, STD clinic and Red Door Shelter without physician present but consulting with CHC physicians as needed
• Integrates health promotion principles into each interaction with individuals, families or groups
• Participates in community projects or agency activities as a representative of the Health Centre as directed
• Assists and works with community groups in the development of community outreach programs as directed
• Participates in the development of, and gives support to, policies/strategies which are in the interest of public health and which support the recognition of the determinants of health, recognizing the social and structural inequities that shape access to health and healthcare
• Collaborates within own service team and with other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to priority groups
• Provides appropriate health education to individuals and groups
• Incorporates health care advances into practice and adjusts practice to the changing demographics and evolving needs of the community
• Makes health and program information accessible to clients through posters, pamphlets, and community publications
• Maintains complete and accurate records sufficient for timely communication with other professionals
• Provides statistical information as required
• Participates in all relevant SRCHC programs, activities, meetings, professional associations, and workshops as required
• Participates in the development of clinical policies and procedures and medical directives as required
• Participates in planning and evaluation of clinical programs and activities and SRCHC program reviews as required
• Contributes to the medical and nursing team's use of research methodologies and findings in clinical practice, and to monitoring and evaluation
• May perform clinical management tasks such as infection control, sterilization procedures and maintenance of clinical equipment and supplies
• Graduate degree in nursing from a recognized university
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario and certificate of continuing competence
• 3-5 years of experience in a community setting or a combination of community experience and relevant hospital or public health nursing
• Thorough current nursing knowledge and proficiency in conducting a comprehensive health history, physical assessment and construction of a nursing management plan
• Experience working from a strength-based orientation and trauma informed lens
• Skills and experience working with people who use drugs, people with complex trauma, and people with mental health considerations
• Knowledge and experience advocating for systemic change related to drug use, sex work, incarceration, harm reduction services, Hepatitis C, HIV and overdose prevention
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Strong interest in issues affecting people who are homeless, living with a mental illness and/or substance use, and complex health needs
• Respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
• Fluency in a language relevant to the South Riverdale Community is a benefit, in addition to English
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

Location

How to apply:

The deadline for applicants is Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Please mail in your cover letter and resume in confidence to:

The Hiring Committee – NP – SU & MHSouth Riverdale Community Health Centre955 Queen Street EastToronto, ON M4M 3P3

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.

This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399.

SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.

SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.