The Nurse Practitioner provides non-urgent primary care assessments in person or by telemedicine to clients. The role involves collaborative leadership, formal education sessions, and coaching to enhance the provision of quality care.

This remote Nurse Practitioner position offers up to 30 hours per week, generally during daytime hours, Monday to Friday. The schedule will ideally be spread across three to four days per week.

Wednesdays (admission day) and Thursdays (the following day) for the admission cycles at both residential houses. Remaining hours will be scheduled collaboratively based on program needs and the Nurse Practitioner’s availability.

Rate of Pay: $55.63 - $65.08 per hour

Provide direct clinical assessments, consultations and primary care within the RN extended class scope of practice for clients with substance use, mental health issues and gambling concerns.

Determine the needs of clients for urgent or emergent care.

Use telecommunications technologies to relate to clients at remote locations.

Provide telemedicine assessments to clients requiring immediate assessments to determine need for emergency room visit or other care.

Provide education and information to patients individually or in group sessions on a range of health topics such as the use of medications for managing cravings and withdrawal.

Collaborate with members of the interprofessional team, regarding care planning and follow-up for individuals with high risk or complex health problems.

Collaborate with community agencies and diagnostic service providers to support the timely provision of comprehensive service to clients with substance use and/or mental health issues.

Provide education, coaching and support to staff and students to enhance problem solving and decision-making,



regarding primary care to clients.

Engage in the collection and analysis of data, report writing in relation to program indicators.

Monitor the telemedicine services and identify issues that require management attention.

Provide recommendations regarding service gaps and necessary changes to enhance client and staff safety and/or quality of patient care.

Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centred and anti-oppressive practices.

Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is protected, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor.

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre.

Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.

Bachelor’s Degree with Advanced Preparation in Primary Care or Adult Nursing.

Minimum of 2-4 years of Clinical experience in a hospital or community health setting, including 2 years caring for clients & families with substance use mental health and gambling concerns.

Experience working in an advanced clinical practice role in primary care or emergency care setting preferred.

Demonstrated in-depth expertise regarding clinical assessment and primary care of women living with substance abuse, mental health and gambling concerns.

Advanced knowledge regarding patient safety, change leadership, project management and evaluation.

Working knowledge with adult education techniques.

Sound knowledge of legislation pertaining to substance use & mental health.

Working knowledge of technology and required computer skills.

Experience with Telemedicine use an asset.

- Extended Health Care
- Dental Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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📌 Remote Nurse Practitioner (Montreal)
🏢 Jean-Tweed-Centre-1
📍 Montreal