Nurse Practitioner (Addictions Specialist) HART Hub

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: $125,880 - $137,553<br /><p></p><p>Nurse Practitioner Addictions Specialist HART Hub</p><p>New Position</p><p>3-year Full-Time Contract (possibility of extension pending funding)</p><p>Location: East End - Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Sagamok Anishnawbek,</p><p>Salary Range: $125,880 - $137,553</p><p></p><p>Who you are?You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in providing comprehensive primary health care within an inter-disciplinary team environment, Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.</p><p></p><p>Who we are?We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and the IFC in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services, and health promotion services.</p><p></p><p>The opportunity:Under the direction of the Director of Mental Wellness and Minobimaadizing, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Addictions Specialist will provide addictions care to clients of the Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc. and the HART Hub. The approach to care is strengths-based and rooted in evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence.</p><p><br /></p><p>What you need to bring with you:</p><ul><li>A Bachelors degree in Nursing and a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Masters degree preferred.</li><li>Must be member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.</li><li>Three to five years work-related work experience.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with all stages of substance abuse from intoxication through withdrawal, and maintenance for all commonly abused substances (alcohol, opioids, nicotine, marijuana, and cocaine).</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaching skills.</li><li>Sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural community and diverse populations.</li><li>Experience in primary care settings (community-based preferred).</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.</li><li>Suboxone trained and experienced.</li><li>Methadone course (or eligible to complete).</li><li>Experience working with Regional or Indigenous services, and health planning committees.</li><li>Knowledge of data collection analysis, policy development and program planning.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, organize multiple projects and programs.</li><li>Demonstrated competence in conflict resolution.</li><li>Knowledge of Anishinabek Health and Traditional health practices.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li></ul><p></p><p>Why Work with Us?</p><ul><li>Competitive Salary based on experience</li><li>Paid Extended Health Benefits</li><li>Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP)</li><li>Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays</li><li>Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $3,200/Annual Budget</li><li>Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)</li><li>All travel expenses covered</li><li>Daytime hours of work 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday</li><li>Relocation expenses are negotiable</li><li>High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience</li><li>Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People</li><li>15 days of Personal Leave</li></ul><p></p><p>What to expect?Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur. Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code Special Programs.</p><p></p><p>Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references directly through our Bamboo HR link provided.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Posting Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. </p><p>Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p><p></p></p></p>