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At North End Community Health Centre, inclusivity is at the core of who we are. We collaborate closely with our community to build a team that truly reflects the varied identities and lives of the people we support. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, embracing differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, economic background, cognitive abilities, and intersectional identities.

Current Openings

Nurse Practitioner – Upto 0.5 FTE – MOSH 

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street
  • Hourly Pay: $52.41/hr. – 61.27/hr.
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Hours: Up to 18.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Reporting to the Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) or NECHC Primary Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner provides health care service as a member of the collaborative MOSH team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, health case managers and others to a designated client population group requiring focused health and illness care. The nurse practitioner is licensed in a nurse practitioner class pursuant to the regulations of the Nova Scotia College of Nurses. The practice of a nurse practitioner includes the provision of specialized health services, which include harm reduction, health promotion, illness, and injury prevention, coordination and management of acute and emergent health problems, and education and advocacy relevant to the patient population. Location of work would primarily include a clinical setting at the North End Community Health Centre (NECHC), and other NECHC and community sites which may include homes. Work with MOSH might also include outreach with MOSH Nurses from a mobile clinic or partner location in the community.
 
The following are the main objectives of the MOSH program:
  • To increase access to effective and equitable primary health care to community members across the lifespan who are homeless, street-involved, and insecurely housed.
  • To improve the health status of marginalized and underserved populations.
  • To create a collaborative environment in which information, knowledge, and resources are shared among community service, health care, academic, and government organizations. 

Qualifications:

  • Master of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream.
  • Eligible for licensure as an RN and as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.
  • Valid Driver’s License

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Nurse Practioner – MOSH – 0.5 FTE

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the questionnaire on the NECHC website. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

 Case Manager – The Overlook; Designated 

* The North End Community Health Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization. To ensure our organization represents the diverse people and communities we serve, this position is designated for individuals who identify as Indigenous. 
  • Location: 101 Yorkshire Ave Ext, Dartmouth – The Overlook 
  • Hourly Pay: $27.34/hr. + Benefits 
  • Work Term: 1-year term
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs per week 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until filled
Housing First is a program of the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax. This program is funded both by the federal government under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the provincial government. All activities associated with Housing First will be managed by the manager of Housing First. 
 
The Case Manager will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing at various sites within HRM. Working within the Case Management model, they will support these individuals in creating a personalized plan and goals. Case Managers will meet on a regular basis with the individuals on their caseload and provide the necessary supports for the participant to maintain housing stability and meet their personally developed goals.
 
Qualifications:
  • Human services and/or relevant post-secondary education (i.e.-psychology, social work) in a related field is preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience working with people with lived experience.
  • 2 years of experience working with participants at risk.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Case Manager – The Overlook – DESIGNATED Ind – Place Based

 Dental Hygienist – 0.4 FTE  

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street, Halifax, 
  • Hourly Pay: $32.55 – $39.91/hr 
  • Work Term: part-time position 
  • Hours: 15 hrs per week 
  • Application Deadline: May 22, 2025 
Reporting to the Dental Clinic Manager (DCM), the Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a valued member of the dental care team that possesses the knowledge, skills and professional responsibility to promote oral health and oral health protection and prevention strategies for the clients they serve. In the clinic the RDH will work both independently and together with other Dental Health Care Providers (DHCP) to meet the oral health needs of clients.
 
The RDH will provide culturally sensitive oral health services for diverse clients throughout their life cycle. They will work collaboratively with clients, guardians and other professionals to enhance the quality of life of their clients and the public. Dental care will follow the dental hygiene process of care: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation (ADPIE). Duties will include intra oral and extra oral examination, oral cancer screening, periodontal assessment and debridement, prescribing and taking of radiographs, diagnosis of dental caries and periodontal disease, oral hygiene instruction, dietary counselling, polishing, application of preventative agents like fluoride and sealants, application of caries arresting agents like silver diamine fluoride, and application of desensitizing agents. The RDH will also follow current guidelines on infection control and instrument reprocessing.
 
This position involves working with NECHC staff, dental clinic staff, Dalhousie Dentistry faculty, dental students, dental residents and dental hygiene students. It is important to be an effective team player, a good communicator and have the ability to work independently.
 
Qualifications:
  • Diploma of Dental Hygiene or Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
  • 2+ years of experience as a RDH in a community setting.
  • Experience using electronic medical/dental records.
  • Experience working in not for profit and health care setting preferred
  • Experience working with diverse communities
  • Experience working with disease management, risk prevention education
  • Experience working with clients with mental health and addiction problems as an asset. 
  • Experience working with children is preferred.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Dental Hygeinist

 Registered Nurse – Family Practice 

Multiple positions are available at the clinic, ranging from casual to full-time opportunities.   

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street, Halifax, 
  • Hourly Pay: $40.55 – $49.99 per hour 
  • Work Term: Casual up to full-time 
  • Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled  
Reporting to the Dental Clinic Manager (DCM), the Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a valued member of the dental care team that possesses the knowledge, skills and professional responsibility to promote oral health and oral health protection and prevention strategies for the clients they serve. In the clinic the RDH will work both independently and together with other Dental Health Care Providers (DHCP) to meet the oral health needs of clients.
 
The Family Practice Nurse provides primary health care services and focuses on health promotion, wellness, health education, and disease prevention in a community setting at the North End Community Health Centre. Reporting to the Manager of Primary Care, the Family Practice Nurse is part of a collaborative team of healthcare professionals that support individuals and communities in managing their own health. The Nurse will work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians, social workers, and dietitians to support the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The Family Practice Nurse values diversity and proactively seeks ways to incorporate a collaborative community approach. 
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Nursing/ BScN or equivalent
  • Family Practice Nursing Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
  • CPR certification, Nonviolent crisis intervention, or willingness to be trained upon employment.
  • Community experience and knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization including trauma-informed and harm-reduction care.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Registered Nurse – Family Practice

 Social Worker (BSW) 

  • Location: 101 Yorkshire Avenue, Dartmouth, NS
  • Hourly Pay: $36.58 – $48.53
  • Work Term: 1 year term position 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs./week 
  • Application Deadline: June 5th, 2024
The Community Development Social Worker is a professional within the field of social work who focuses on addressing the psychosocial and emotional aspects of community development and engagement for clients residing at The Overlook. Their role is to coordinate and facilitate therapeutic and leisure activities to improve clients’ physical, mental, emotional, cultural and social well-being; as well as support tenants to build community connections within the Overlook and outside of it. This Social Work position will assess clients’ needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team at The Overlook and within NECHC to ensure that clients have opportunities for engagement that considers both their individual and collective mental health needs and their psychosocial well-being.
 
The Community Development Social Worker will provide programming primarily focused to build community connection and relationships within the building through dedicated programming (80%) and also facilitate connections for Overlook clients to the larger community outside of the building through land-based activities, recreational field trips, opportunities to attend events and other community spaces (20%).
 
The Community Development Social Worker works from an equity lens and understands the needs of community members experiencing homelessness, poverty, substance use, and marginalization related to trauma, race, gender identity, disability and criminalization. They have skills in system navigation, strength-based interventions, and the ability to interpret and use provincial and federal policy to support clients on issues of poverty, housing maintenance, healthcare access, harm reduction, food insecurity, Income Assistance, pharmacare and other benefits.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited University.
  • 2-5 years’ experience preferred
  • Licensed and in good standing with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
  • Understanding of the impacts of the social determinants of health.
  • Experience and skill in group facilitation and programming coordination.
  • Practice rooted in person-centered, anti-Black racism, anti-oppression, harm-reduction, trauma informed care and decolonization.
  • Uphold provincial and federal ethical standards of practice (NSCSW and CASW).
  • Knowledge and experience of working with people who have complex needs and who are experiencing substance use, homelessness and/or poverty.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Social Worker – BSW

*Please note that all applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. A vulnerable sector criminal record check is required for all NECHC employees working directly with clients, participants, and patients.

Interested in exploring other opportunities with NECHC?

We’re always on the search for passionate professionals, join us in our mission to support community health and well-being for the North End community and beyond.

Click on the link to explore the opportunities: View jobs at North End Community Health Centre or send you resume and cover letter to employment@nechc.com.  

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