job title: Hepatitis C & Harm Reduction Nurse

job ID #: IHS HCHRN 26-1009

department: Integrated Health Services

reports to: Senior Manager, Mental Health and Harm Reduction

salary range: (MSC5) $36.72- $47.19

status: Permanent, Full Time

hours: 37.5 hours

Who we are:

Sherbourne is a leading provider of quality health care and transformative support to people who face social, economic, and other systemic barriers. Our mission is to be a dynamic provider of integrated health services, community programs and capacity-building initiatives that enable people and diverse communities to achieve wellness.

Sherbourne provides innovative health care and social services to the diverse urban population of southeast Toronto. While our doors are open to everyone, we focus on people experiencing homelessness or who are under-housed; 2SLGBTQ+, and newcomers to Canada. We are funded by the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services, the City of Toronto and many generous donors and foundations.

about the role:

The Hepatitis C & Harm Reduction Nurse works as part of an interprofessional team to provide accessible, low-barrier nursing care, health promotion, clinical care coordination, and nurse case management for people who have or are at risk for Hepatitis C. While Hepatitis C prevention, testing, treatment, and follow-up are major components of the role, the Hep C & Harm Reduction Nurse also strengthens the integration of harm reduction principles across Sherbourne Health programs and practices.

Working at Sherbourne

At Sherbourne Health, we care about our staff and recognize that our biggest strength is our people.



We have a solid commitment to life-long learning which is demonstrated through our professional development program. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve client care. We supplement this by creating a low-barrier work setting built on equity and respect, while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement.

we believe in work-life balance and offer:

- A competitive salary.
- Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Up to four weeks of vacation per year (to start).
- Up to five personal days per year.
- An extended healthcare and dental package.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- An employee assistance plan.
- A generous professional development plan: up to $1300 to be used towards learning activities.
- Up to six fully paid professional development days per year - related to position/responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Direct Care

- Support Hep C outreach initiatives by offering embedded Point of Care (POC) and RNA testing at offsite locations.
- Provide nursing care to people living with or at risk of acquiring Hepatitis C, including people who use drugs, primarily through the Hepatitis C program and, as required, through WINK (Women in Need 'Klinik'), STASH (Supplies, Testing, Access, Support, and Harm Reduction), the Health Bus, the Family Health Team, Acute Respite Care (ARC),



and other Sherbourne Health programs and services.
- Provide individualized health education on Hepatitis C, STBBIs (sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections), safer substance use, overdose prevention, treatment options, medication management, and other harm reduction topics.
- Provide system navigation, referrals, and care coordination to connect clients with health, social, and community services and reduce barriers to care.
- Review client referrals with prescribing physician/Nurse Practitioner (NP) and psychosocial support providers to determine client’s eligibility and readiness for treatment, as well as pre-treatment requirements.
- Consult with physician/NP if client is ineligible for treatment and to provide rationale to client to support their understanding of their health status.
- Assess client drug insurance coverage and assist with the completion of application forms, when necessary
- Understand the various financial assistance or compensation programs available to people infected with HCV
- Collaborate with prescribing physician/NP and other psychosocial support providers on the team to develop and track progress of comprehensive treatment plans
- Plan a schedule of visits/appointments with clients to monitor treatment
- Problem solves with clients on issues that present challenges to treatment adherence including, side effects, psychosocial barriers, and other social determinants of health
- Involve client in all aspects of treatment and care
- Provide instruction and support as clients learn to administer treatment and manage side-effects
- Ensure the prescribing physician receives regular foll

📌 Hepatitis C (Toronto)
🏢 Sherbourne
📍 Toronto