Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Our agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society. About the Nurse Practitioner Team The Nurse Practitioner team at STC provides low-barrier addictions medicine care to individuals with substance use disorders in a variety of settings, including virtually through the Digital Front Door program, within Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics (Guelph and Fergus), in-home withdrawal support alongside the Community Withdrawal Support Services (CWSS) team, and in a residential withdrawal management setting through Grand River Withdrawal Management.

The successful candidate has a passion for Addictions Medicine and embraces a harm-reduction approach to care. They will be joining a team of passionate Nurse Practitioners, Counsellors and Peer Workers working across Waterloo-Wellington. Opportunities for career development, addictions medicine consultation, and supervision will be provided.

Competitive

Wages - Stonehenge compensates NP staff at a primary care rate Enhanced vacation entitlement Fergus RAAM location - 2 days / wk (Monday and Friday), 8:30am-4:30pm Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred Membership with NPAO or RNAO an asset Completion of suboxone and addiction medicine education Certified in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances Demonstrated experience in Community and / or Primary Care Setting Standard First Aid / CPR Level C and AED Required to meet vaccination and occupational health requirements of working within partner agencies (example - COVID-19, other proof of immunization) Additional security clearance may be required depending on work location Willingness to travel within Wellington County (RAAM Work)



Demonstrated experience in mental health and addictions preferred Lived experience with addictions and / or mental health an asset Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals in accordance with the Ontario College of Nurses Practice Standard : Nurse Practitioner (2018) Assess and manage patients with addictions, who have co-existing health conditions including but not limited to mental health conditions, blood borne diseases and infections Conduct advanced health assessment to identify clients emotional, cognitive and behavioural states, as well as level of anxiety, crisis states, indices of aggression, self-harm, suicide, risk to others, competency to care for self, and signs of substance abuse, addiction, and withdrawal Provide care to persons experiencing substance use disorders and / or mental health conditions that is recovery oriented, trauma-informed and use principles of harm reduction and address social determinants of health Act as a resource providing substance use related clinical advice for health and other professionals, community groups and clients and their families Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Health Care Consent Act and other relevant legislation Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction Proficiency in the use of the computer hardware and software, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Prior experience and knowledge of electronic medical record Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation.

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Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes.

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