Nurse Practitioner - Rapid Access Addiction Medicine

CMHA Peel Dufferin; Brampton; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health agency in Brampton is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner in Rapid Access Addiction Medicine to assess and treat substance use disorders. The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers and support for clients facing complex health challenges. This position requires a Master's in Nursing and experience in mental health or addictions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered, including vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

4 weeks accrued vacation

Up to 18 paid sick days

HOOPP Pension Plan

$250 annual funding for education

$350 annual wellness allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community mental health and addictions.
• Completion of a controlled substances education program.
• Fluency in a second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat symptoms of substance use.
• Perform health assessments and synthesize data for diagnoses.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care providers.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Addictions knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Overview

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in Peel and Dufferin to offer services to the local community at the new Homeless and Addictions Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. HART Hubs are community‑based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.

Why Join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose. Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non‑Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. We are committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health, making a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve.

What We Offer

We’re a community‑based agency dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. We offer a total rewards package that helps our team balance professional and home life. You’ll also have opportunities to learn new skills and reach your goals through a career growth plan and training sessions.

• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

Position: Nurse Practitioner – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM)

We are looking for a full‑time Nurse Practitioner – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) to join our team! The Nurse Practitioner will assess and treat symptoms of substance use and facilitate connections to continuum of care to increase access to additional community‑based services to address social determinants of health.

Status: Permanent full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, between 8 am‑8 pm, Monday through Sunday on a rotational schedule. Salary: $108,385.48 – $127,512.33 (starting salary based on qualifications). Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton and 30 Centre St, Orangeville. The role is on‑site and/or community based.

What You Will Do

• Attend to clients with addictions and concurrent disorders at the clinic with or without scheduled and urgent appointments, and in the community through home visits during regular and extended hours
• Work within the scope of practice of the RN (EC), perform a comprehensive health or symptom‑directed assessment and synthesize data from multiple sources to make a diagnosis
• Spend adequate time with the client to determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, focusing on substances used, related lifestyle, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental risk factors; refer to or consult with other health care providers and agencies/services
• Obtain appropriate physician consultation per “The Expectations for Consultation with Physicians by Registered Nurses in the Extended Class” of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Work collaboratively and in consultation with collaborating physicians and specialists, including HART Hub partners and RAAM key stakeholders
• Determine the need for and order appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in accordance with an approved list or in consultation with a physician where necessary; interpret the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests within scope of practice
• Prescribe drugs included in the Schedules of the Regulations to treat diseases or disorders within the RN (EC) scope of practice
• Provide advanced nursing care and treatment, including pharmacological complementary therapies and/or counselling interventions for health problems
• Monitor ongoing therapy of clients with addictions, chronic mental and physical illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary, or counselling interventions

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team

• Masters of Science in Nursing, plus a Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNEC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Mental Health and/or Addictions in a community setting
• Psychiatric Nursing Certification is an asset
• Completed College Approved Controlled Substances Education Program
• Knowledge and experience with people experiencing problematic substance misuse and illnesses related to such misuse
• Experience or knowledge of dual diagnosis & concurrent disorders is an asset
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other related legislation in Ontario
• Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality; willingness to continually improve cultural competence
• Openness to operate from an anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/or expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL, is considered an asset
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply

Open until Filled

About CMHA Peel Dufferin

We provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. We work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

Apply Now and Empower Your Career

Apply Now and empower your career!

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments, and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous populations, ethno‑racial communities, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low‑income communities, and all equity‑deserving groups.

2SLGBTQIA+ (Two‑Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions. Email: [e-mail].

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by the People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

Thank you to all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.