Nurse Practitioner (NP), HART Hub

Position: Nurse Practitioner - HART Hub Department: Mental Health & Addictions Position Status: Part-time Permanent Union: ONA Number of Positions:1 Location: On site Language: English The PRHC Difference: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville. With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions. PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region's largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment - a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people. PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada's Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025. Top Benefits and Perks: Vacation and Benefits Pension program with matching employer contribution Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.) Learning fund for educational development HOURS OF WORK: The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is pleased to partner with various Peterborough agencies, to offer services through the new Peterborough Homelessness Addiction and Recovery Team (HART) Hub. The Peterborough HART Hub is designed as a low-barrier, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, health care model that integrates primary care, mental health, substance use treatment, housing with supports, and health systems navigation. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) would be responsible for delivery services effectively and in a way that meets the needs of the individuals they serve. The Registered Nurse, Extended Class, RN(EC) will work with clients presenting with significant mental health and/or substance use concerns using a client-centred, evidence-based service model based on standards of best practice. This position has NP responsibilities for awareness and potential coverage of NP roles in all mental health outpatient programs. The position provides bio-psycho-social assessment of patients presenting with signs and symptoms of moderate to severe mental health and addictions conditions and offers psychotherapeutic and pharmaceutical interventions designed to ameliorate such conditions. Jointly reporting to the PRHC Manager, Adult Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Programs, and the Fourcast Addiction Services HART Hub Manager, and with professional accountability under the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the RN(EC) must be credentialed according to hospital bylaws. The NP will work onsite at the Peterborough HART Hub as part of the Integrated Health Team, through daily onsite work, the members of the Integrated Health Team will report to the HART Hub manager. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PRHC and Fourcast, the NP will report daily to the HART Hub manager with shared oversight of the role between the PRHC and Fourcast managers. The PRHC and HART Hub managers each hold distinct but complementary areas of oversight, with shared responsibility for collaboration, performance outcomes and service quality. The RN(EC) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute/chronic illness and promote wellness. The RN(EC) functions in a collegial and professional relationship with internal and external health care teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, psychology, and other interdisciplinary team members who influence the health environment. The collaborative practice of the RN(EC) includes accepting referrals from, consulting with, or referring to community health care providers to promote comprehensive and continuity of care in both primary and acute care specialty practice. The RN (EC) is an integrated role on the health care team at the Peterborough Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. Integration on this team means working collectively as a team to provide collaborative comprehensive support to the client. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Current certification as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class from the College of Nurses of Ontariorequired. Master's degree in nursing required. Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required. BCLS Previous clinical experience with concurrent disorders/substance uses and withdrawal management required. Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment, management, and counselling in a broad range of mental health and addiction care issues. Experience working from a harm reduction and anti-oppression framework. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other team members. Demonstrated leadership in the advancement of clinical practice and the achievement of program goals. Program evaluation skills are considered an asset. Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence-based outcomes in practice. Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and achieve activities within timeliness. Excellent time management skills. Excellent decision-making, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills Valid driver's license and vehicle for outreach. Three to five years related clinical experience, Mental Health and/or community health nursing experience preferred. WHO YOU ARE: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with clients, families, physicians, and other team members. Demonstrated leadership in the advancement of clinical practice and the achievement of program goals. Demonstrated use of theory and research/evidence-based outcomes in practice. Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and achieve activities within timeliness. Excellent time management skills. Excellent decision-making, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills OUR COMMITMENT: At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization. Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs. Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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