Nurse Practitioner (NP) Nurse Practitioner Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health Pay Band: $119,082.6 - $137,774 plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Reporting to: Manager, Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health Job Type: Permanent - 0.8 FTE Shift: Day, evening, and weekend shift work will be required (8 HR Shifts). We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non‑profit, community‑governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction.

We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture. SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. Reporting to the Manager, Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide health care and treatment to clients who reside in supportive housing units and support with medical stabilization beds.

The NP will collaborate closely with members of the Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health team such as Basic Needs Coordinators, RNs, Peer Coaches, System Navigators, Housing Case Managers, and Counselling services. The NP is responsible for the provision of primary health care services in compliance with the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class and the Expanded Nursing Services for Patients Act. This includes, but is not limited to, health promotion, counselling, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment,



and referral to specialists and/or diagnostic testing.

The NP provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for clients facing homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges. The NP must be comfortable working within complex, evolving, and non‑traditional care environments where clinical presentations, housing instability, substance use, mental health, and psychosocial factors frequently intersect. This role requires strong clinical judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to balance risk, harm reduction principles, and client‑centered care in situations where traditional pathways may not always apply.

The NP will work collaboratively with Registered Nurses in the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous evaluation of medical directives to support safe, responsive, and flexible care delivery across community and supportive housing settings.

The Nurse

Practitioner provides a wide range of services including comprehensive triage, physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment as well as counselling, health promotion, and preventative care to clients with varied health, social, cultural and economic needs. The successful candidate will work to full scope of practice within the Walk in Clinic, with the ability to function independently and as a member of an interprofessional team in a culturally sensitive manner.

As Supportive

Housing and Substance Use Health services expand,



there may be opportunities for increased outreach with community partners. This could involve onsite visits, delegation of responsibilities, or implementing medical directives in collaboration with the nursing team. Knowledge of ODSP application process is an asset Experience with using Practice Solutions EMR is an asset Minimum two years’ experience as a nurse practitioner in a community or primary care setting Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, delegate tasks to the nursing team, and approve medical directives is essential Experience in an outreach, drop‑in or shelter setting is an asset Proven experience in emergency response situations Passion for working with high‑risk populations and people who use drugs Commitment to working from a health equity and anti‑oppressive lens Knowledge of nursing best practices for individuals with substance use, and suicide assessment.

Familiarity with Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Guidelines an asset. Knowledge and ability to screen and assess for risk of overdose & withdrawal Knowledge of primary care and the social determinants of health Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, behaviour change and health teaching Knowledge of concurrent mental health distress presentations including psychosis, trauma and emotional dysregulation Knowledge of legislation, acts and regulations that govern nursing practice Valid CPR and First Aid Language Capability English French Proficiency in other languages considered and asset.

Somerset West Community Health

Centre is an equal chance employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services. We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two‑Spirit, non‑binary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups.

📌 Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Full-time (Ottawa)
🏢 Somerset West Community Health Centre
📍 Ottawa