Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Total Hires: 3
Location: Toronto, ON
Schedule: Full-Time (Contract)
Weekdays: Monday to Friday
Hourly Rate of Pay: $100 - $120
Position Overview
Carecor is seeking compassionate Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to deliver virtual and mobile substance‑use care to individuals experiencing homelessness in Toronto. Using a harm‑reduction and client‑centered approach, NPs provide assessment, treatment, and crisis support for clients with complex substance‑use disorders, including opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, and develop client‑centered care plans using a harm‑reduction approach.
- Provide accessible virtual/mobile substance‑use care, including evidence‑based treatments and pharmacotherapy (e.g., OAT, anti‑craving medications, withdrawal management).
- Address social and structural determinants of health impacting client wellbeing.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, shelter staff, and community partners to ensure coordinated care and connect clients to longer‑term support.
- Maintain accurate documentation using the EMR system and support policy, guideline, and medical directive development.
- Contribute to nursing team knowledge through training and support initiatives.
- Perform additional nursing duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
Job Qualifications
- Current registration as an NP (EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Master’s degree required.
- Liability/malpractice insurance, current BLS certification, and a valid vulnerable sector police check.
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred; experience in substance use, primary care, street outreach, or community health is an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in harm‑reduction approaches, mental health, and substance‑use treatments.
- Commitment to anti‑oppressive and anti‑racism principles.
- Additional training in addictions or controlled substances (e.g., CAMH, OAT) considered an asset.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with EMR systems (e.g., OSCAR), Teams, and general computer literacy.
Benefits & Why Join Us
- Competitive pay and employee group benefits program for health, dental, and life insurance.
- Flexible schedules to match personal and professional needs.
- Safe and fully supported work environment across the Greater Toronto Area.
- Opportunities for career growth, education, and professional credentials.
- Commitment to well‑being and supportive leadership.
About Carecor
- Carecor Health Services Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.
- Standing with Accreditation Canada and commitment to provincial Accessibility regulations and Human Rights Code legislation.
- Only selected applicants will be contacted.
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