Nurse Practitioner-Virtual Mental Health & Addictions

Employment Opportunity
 

Position :Nurse Practitioner-Virtual Mental Health & Addictions

Employment Type : Full Time Contract Until March 31,2028 (possible extension pending funding)

Vacancy Status : New Position

Salary Range : 115,198 - 141,680

Working Location : Hybrid

Closing Date : Thursday, April 02,2026

Who you are? You are highly motivated individual, with lived experience, willing to support others in a culturally safe environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships.

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.

The opportunity: 

Reporting to the Director of Mental Health & Addictions, the Nurse Practitioner – Virtual Mental Health & Addictions provides high‑quality, culturally safe mental health and addictions care for clients served by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc. and the HART Hub. Using a strengths‑based, evidence‑informed approach, the NP delivers both virtual and in‑person clinical services that support the holistic wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.

The NP conducts comprehensive assessments, provides episodic and addictions-focused care, and collaborates closely with the Minobimaadizing team, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless, client‑centered continuity of care across MNSCHS communities.

Success in this role requires strong clinical expertise grounded in cultural humility, trauma‑informed practice, and an understanding of Indigenous health perspectives. The NP actively contributes to case planning, case conferencing, quality improvement initiatives, and maintains high standards of documentation and professional practice.

This opportunity is well suited for a clinician committed to community-based care, comfortable working across virtual and in‑person settings, and motivated to advance innovative, accessible, and culturally grounded mental wellness and addictions services across the region.

What you need to bring with you:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Masters degree preferred.
• Must be member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Three to five years’ work-related work experience.
• 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).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural community and diverse populations.
• Experience in primary care settings (community-based preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Suboxone trained (or eligible to complete)
• Methadone course (or eligible to complete).
• Experience working with Regional or Indigenous services, and health planning committees.
• Knowledge of data collection analysis, policy development and program planning.
• Ability to multi-task, organize multiple projects and programs.
• Demonstrated competence in conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of Anishinabek Health and Traditional health practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why work with us?

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays
• Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $3200/Annual Budget
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)
• All travel expenses covered
• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
• 15 days of Personal Leave

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.

No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.