Nurse Practitioner, Substance Use Disorder Service (SUDS)

Nurse Practitioner, Substance Use Disorder Service (SUDS)
Nurse Practitioner - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)

London, ON (London Zone)
This posting is the result of a current vacancy
- Application Deadline: December 4, 2026 -

We believe that everyone has the right to access supports that will foster growth and allow them to live with dignity, and independence in our community

The SUDS Program supports individuals who are presenting to the Emergency Department at London Health Sciences Centre. This is a front-line, clinical position providing addiction medicine, crisis intervention, and system navigation related to substance use health. This position provides support and care pathways to community-based addiction and mental health services in a collaborative manner to reduce avoidable, unnecessary and repeat emergency department visits.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be working with addiction counsellors, nurses, primary care providers, emergency room physicians and other community health service providers in offering addiction medical support for individual clients living with mental illness and addiction through a harm-reduction lens.

The Nurse Practitioner Functions interdependently with staff members to provide shared, client-centered care that emphasizes health promotion/protection, disease prevention and client education.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $65.69 per hour (Level 1 of the Nurse Practitioner Grid);
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $70.87 per hour
  • Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority
• When you'll work - 70 hours over two-week period; Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch
• What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period will be enrolled in extended healthcare benefits
• Your pension plan – Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Maintain requirements for practice, including a license for a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class, NP/Physician Collaborative Practice Agreement, and malpractice insurance.
• Maintain confidentiality and act in an ethical manner, consistent with professional expectations and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Retain clinical competence through relevant evidence-based research and legislation.
• Proficient in computer skills and experience with electronic medical record systems (i.e. PS Suites).
• Demonstrate ability, commitment to and knowledge of community addictions and mental health care.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide Health Care Services to London Health Sciences Centre patients presenting to the Emergency Department:

• Exhibit knowledge of evidence-informed guidelines, legislation, regulation and organizational policies when prescribing controlled drugs/substances (CDS).
• Demonstrate an understanding of best practices related to the use of CDS and of other pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic options.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management and time management skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Provide health care services to clients 18 years and older that meet eligibility.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the development of expanded medical services at CMHA TVAMHS
• Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals.
• Work in collaboration with consulting physician and the inter-professional team to provide client-centred health care services.
• Maintain client records for accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support the health needs of individuals with a history of addictions, mental health and other chronic illnesses and refer to specialists and other community agencies
• Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with sensitive issues with clients and families using a harm-reduction and client-centred approach.
• Determine the need for follow-up appointments and assist with transfer of care to permanent primary health care services.
• Coordinate service provision with other health care partners in the development of community care plans and wrap-around services.
• Promote the integration of addiction-based medicine and emergency care
• Offer educational opportunities and consultation as appropriate

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• NVCI and ASIST trained
• Training to administer Naloxone
• Suboxone on-line education program
• 2 years of community health care experience
• Experience in addiction medicine and harm reduction
• Excellent knowledge of community resources in the region relevant to clients, including other mental health and addiction services, entitlement and benefit programs (e.g. ODSP, Ontario Works, London Housing)
• Knowledge of range of crisis prevention and intervention approaches including crisis prevention strategies, crisis planning, crisis intervention, risk assessment, relapse prevention strategies, crisis services and hospital services
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of WHMIS, fire, health, and safety procedures
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – December 4, 2026

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

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Legal Notifications:

• For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
• Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes