Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health & Addictions
About the role
Nurse Practitioner, Permanent Full-Time
Mental Health & Addictions
Marotta Family Hospital, St. Catharines
Hours of work: 75 hours per pay period
Union: ONA
Position Objective
Reporting to the Director, Mental Health & Addiction Services, the Nurse Practitioner will work to promote clinical excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards. The primary role of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is the provision of general medical care and clinical leadership in the treatment and management of addiction services for clients of the Addictions program. The NP will be responsible for collaborative practice within a healthcare team along with independent practice within the full scope of an RN (EC). The NP will provide focused health assessments and treatments, complete procedures as needed, and be involved in case management, case consultation, education, and research activities that reflect recovery/client-centred care principles and values. The successful candidate will provide coverage as needed across the Addictions portfolio and will collaborate regularly with Mental Health and Emergency staff and physicians.
Qualifications
o Registration in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Nurses - Extended Class License
o Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Masters in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing preferred
o Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program from a recognized university
o Minimum of three years' experience in mental health or addictions setting
o Demonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO
o Demonstrated knowledge of addictions and mental health required including ability to complete comprehensive mental status examinations with assessment of suicidal and homicidal risk
o Demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation approaches
o Current SMG (Safe Management Group) or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
o Working knowledge of the Regulated Health Profession Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act
o Working knowledge of formal and informal community services and resources within Niagara Region
o Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the provision of effective clinical consultation
o Demonstrated skill in program development using a collaborative, stakeholder engaged process
o Demonstrated clinical leadership skills to organize and co-ordinate the care of patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
o Proven success in providing clinical leadership in a team environment and ability to encourage innovation and creativity amongst team members required
o Ability to be self-directed in clinical practice as required in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and therapeutics
o Demonstrated commitment to professional development, ongoing education, quality improvement and integration of research into clinical practice
o Demonstrated ability to conduct advanced focus on comprehensive health history, mental health and addiction assessment with identification of health needs and formulation of evidence-informed plan of care
o Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
o Ability to foster collaborative working relationships
o Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed practices
o Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
o Ability to promote professional education and advance knowledge through research
o Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Niagara Health
o Applies Niagara Health values, professional practice standards, recovery/client-centered philosophy to patient care & service
o Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office
o Must maintain valid Ontario driver's license and have access to reliable transportation, as inter-site visits are required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) would be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm August 21, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41099) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health & Addictions
About the role
Nurse Practitioner, Permanent Full-Time
Mental Health & Addictions
Marotta Family Hospital, St. Catharines
Hours of work: 75 hours per pay period
Union: ONA
Position Objective
Reporting to the Director, Mental Health & Addiction Services, the Nurse Practitioner will work to promote clinical excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards. The primary role of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is the provision of general medical care and clinical leadership in the treatment and management of addiction services for clients of the Addictions program. The NP will be responsible for collaborative practice within a healthcare team along with independent practice within the full scope of an RN (EC). The NP will provide focused health assessments and treatments, complete procedures as needed, and be involved in case management, case consultation, education, and research activities that reflect recovery/client-centred care principles and values. The successful candidate will provide coverage as needed across the Addictions portfolio and will collaborate regularly with Mental Health and Emergency staff and physicians.
Qualifications
o Registration in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Nurses - Extended Class License
o Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Masters in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing preferred
o Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program from a recognized university
o Minimum of three years' experience in mental health or addictions setting
o Demonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the CNO
o Demonstrated knowledge of addictions and mental health required including ability to complete comprehensive mental status examinations with assessment of suicidal and homicidal risk
o Demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation approaches
o Current SMG (Safe Management Group) or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
o Working knowledge of the Regulated Health Profession Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act
o Working knowledge of formal and informal community services and resources within Niagara Region
o Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the provision of effective clinical consultation
o Demonstrated skill in program development using a collaborative, stakeholder engaged process
o Demonstrated clinical leadership skills to organize and co-ordinate the care of patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
o Proven success in providing clinical leadership in a team environment and ability to encourage innovation and creativity amongst team members required
o Ability to be self-directed in clinical practice as required in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and therapeutics
o Demonstrated commitment to professional development, ongoing education, quality improvement and integration of research into clinical practice
o Demonstrated ability to conduct advanced focus on comprehensive health history, mental health and addiction assessment with identification of health needs and formulation of evidence-informed plan of care
o Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
o Ability to foster collaborative working relationships
o Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed practices
o Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
o Ability to promote professional education and advance knowledge through research
o Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Niagara Health
o Applies Niagara Health values, professional practice standards, recovery/client-centered philosophy to patient care & service
o Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office
o Must maintain valid Ontario driver's license and have access to reliable transportation, as inter-site visits are required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) would be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm August 21, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41099) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.