Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

0.5 FTE
Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 0.5 FTE permanent Nurse Practitioner, who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team will provide addiction medicine and substance use health care within the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic.

The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario’s Pension Plan (HOOP) and an excellent group health benefits package.

The pay range for this position is $61.648 to $73.734 per hour. Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

We do not use AI to screen resumes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the Extended Class (CNO-EC).
• Broad knowledge and interest in community health, substance use health, addictions, and harm reduction.
• Interest in providing substance use health care and supporting clients across the continuum of substance use.
• Knowledge of and experience with current and emerging addiction medicine practices, including prescribing and monitoring.
• Knowledge of managed alcohol administration is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and health education skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work at multiple service locations within the Thunder Bay.
• Demonstrated experience working across all genders, with racialized populations, indigenous peoples, individuals who engage in sex work, individuals who are/have been incarcerated, people with mental health challenges, and people who have experienced trauma.

• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).

How to Apply

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/

The deadline for applicants is Friday, October 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 807-622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. We provide accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.