Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine Consult Team

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canada seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead clinical initiatives and improve addiction treatment programs. The ideal candidate will possess a current RN (EC) registration and relevant certifications while demonstrating strong leadership and collaborative skills within a healthcare team. This permanent full-time role is vital for developing patient-centered care pathways and offers opportunities to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and running a nurse practitioner-led program is needed.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments focusing on mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the inter-professional team.
• Collaborate on patient care and assess patients to make diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans and create pathways to addiction services.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Mental health assessment

Collaborative care

Evidence-based treatment

Trauma-informed care

Education

Current Certificate of Registration as RN (EC)

OUDT course enrollment

UBC's Addiction Care & Treatment Certificate enrollment

Sublocade Certification enrollment

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Type : Permanent Full Time

Salary Range : $ to $

Posting Closes : August 31, 2025 – 4:00 pm

Purpose :

The Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is seeking a self-directed, results-oriented nursing leader with experience developing the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role into a healthcare program. The NP will provide innovative clinical leadership for the inter-professional team to improve Addictions treatment & care pathways. Proven experience as an NP with positive collaborations with physicians, staff, and system partners is essential.

Duties :

• Participate and collaborate with healthcare providers in patient care.
• Assess patients through history and physical exams to make diagnoses.
• Initiate treatment orders, medications, and diagnostics in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Develop medical treatment plans for patients, which may be executed by other care providers.
• Create pathways to addiction and mental health services, including Primary Care, as part of discharge planning.
• Evaluate outcomes based on clinical judgment and patient improvements.
• Dictate discharge summaries detailing diagnosis, treatment, and instructions.
• Contribute to the development of order sets, clinical pathways, or medical directives.
• Refer patients to other care providers as appropriate.
• Serve as a consultant and resource to the healthcare team and community as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Current Certificate of Registration as RN (EC) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Enrolled in the Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (OUDT) course through CAMH.
• Enrolled in Certification with UBC’s Addiction Care & Treatment Certificate.
• Enrolled in Sublocade Certification.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Current certification in Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within the past 2 years.

Experience :

• Leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating a nurse practitioner-led program.

Skills & Abilities :

• Practice autonomously within the full scope of NP practice as per CNO standards and legislation.
• Follow the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Core Competency Framework.
• Operate within legislative and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, focusing on mental health and addictions.
• Communicate findings and diagnoses effectively.
• Provide evidence-based treatments for mental health and addiction disorders.
• Understand social determinants of health and trauma-informed care.
• Offer biopsychosocial support for individuals experiencing intoxication or withdrawal.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses holistically.
• Counsel clients on harm reduction, treatment, and health maintenance strategies.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with team members and community agencies.
• Lead service development, including standards, policies, and protocols.
• Mentor and supervise nursing and healthcare staff.
• Participate in program evaluation and community health trend analysis.
• Act as a preceptor and role model for colleagues.
• Uphold hospital mission, values, and standards of performance.

Note : Responsibilities and qualifications may be adjusted as needed. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications as detailed in the application.

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