Nurse Practitioner (Burlington)

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Position: Nurse Practitioner Type of role: permanent (full time or part time flexibility) Location: Halton Region (Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown) Posting is for an existing vacancy. 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. General Nurse Practitioner Duties and Responsibilities

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 Duties and Responsibilities

Enhance 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. Your Skills and Knowledge

General Nurse Practitioner Competencies

Extensive knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles and practices, substance use and overdose response. Knowledge of evidence‑informed guidelines, legislation, regulation and organizational policies when prescribing controlled drugs/substances (CDS). Understanding of best practices related to the use of CDS and of other pharmacological and non‑pharmacological therapeutic options. Commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility in patient care. Withdrawal Management Competencies

In‑depth understanding of addiction neurobiology. Advanced assessment and intervention skills for addiction treatment. Ability to evaluate emotional, cognitive, and behavioral states, crisis levels, and substance withdrawal symptoms. Work Conditions

Community: 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 37.5 hrs/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). 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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