Position: Nurse Practitioner – Substance Use Support and Talk Now

Department: Mental Health and Addictions

Position Status: Full-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:

As a member of the Mental Health and Addictions department, 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 in all mental health outpatient programs, inclusive of Substance Use Support and Talk Now program.

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.

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and liaison with appropriate consulting physician partner, the RN(EC) must be credentialed according to hospital bylaws. 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.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Current certification as a Registered Nurse, Extended Class from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required.
• BCLS
• Three to five years related clinical experience, Mental Health and/or community health nursing experience preferred.
• 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.

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.