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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.

Physiotherapist – 1.0 FTE

  • Location: 2445 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
  • Hourly Pay: $36.58 – $48.53 + Benefits
  • Work Term: 1 year term, with the possibility of extension 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs/week 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Brunswick Street Supportive Housing project provides 24/7, wrap-around support to 38 tenants who are 50+ to age in place.  A multidisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapist, physical therapist and continuing care assistants ensure each tenant has a support plan that meets the physical health, mental health and social needs. In addition, the team has housing support workers 24/7 to support tenants in maintain their tenancies and accessing services 
 
The Physiotherapist at the Supportive Housing program – Brunswick Street plays a vital role within an interdisciplinary health team, providing physiotherapy services that support the unique needs of senior residents. This position involves delivering trauma-informed, client-centered care to older adults who may be living with complex health conditions, mobility challenges, cognitive impairments, or the effects of trauma and systemic marginalization. Through comprehensive assessment and inclusive programming, the Physiotherapist enhances physical function, promotes independence, and improves overall quality of life for residents. Services are grounded in principles of dignity, cultural responsiveness, and holistic well-being, aiming to foster community connection and reduce isolation among seniors. 
 

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy  
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy Registration and eligibility for membership in Canadian Physiotherapy Association.  
  • Holds current professional liability insurance.  
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role that requires a broad scope of practice, multiple demands and teamwork.  
  • Experience in not for profits and health care setting preferred but not essential.  
  • Experience working in a collaborative practice setting.  
  • Experience working with people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and other social determinants of health issues an asset.  
  • Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment.  
  • Valid class 5 NS driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract and access to own reliable vehicle (not for client transportation) asset.  

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: Physiotherapist

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the screening question as a part of your application. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Occupational Therapist – 1.0 FTE

  • Location: 2445 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
  • Hourly Pay: $36.58 – $48.53 + Benefits
  • Work Term: 1 year term, with the possibility of extension 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs/week 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Brunswick Street Supportive Housing project provides 24/7, wrap-around support to 38 tenants who are 50+ to age in place.  A multidisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapist, physical therapist and continuing care assistants ensure each tenant has a support plan that meets the physical health, mental health and social needs. In addition, the team has housing support workers 24/7 to support tenants in maintain their tenancies and accessing services 
 
The Occupational Therapist at The Oz Permanent Supportive Housing program is a core member of an interdisciplinary team, providing client-centered, trauma-informed occupational therapy services to senior residents. This role focuses on enhancing residents’ ability to participate in meaningful daily activities and live as independently and safely as possible within their home environment. Working with older adults experiencing complex physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges, the Occupational Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements interventions that promote functional independence, wellness, and quality of life. Services are rooted in cultural responsiveness, respect for autonomy, and an understanding of the aging process and systemic barriers seniors may face.
 

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy. 
  • Holds Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists Registration or eligibility. 
  • Holds current professional liability insurance. 
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role that requires multiple demands and teamwork. 
  • Experience in non for profits and health care setting preferred but not essential. 
  • Experience working in a collaborative practice setting. 
  • Experience working with the unhoused community is an asset. 
  • Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment.

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: Occupational Therapist

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the screening question as a part of your application. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Registered Nurse – 1.0 FTE

  • Location: 2445 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
  • Hourly Pay: $40.55 – $49.99 + Benefits
  • Work Term: 1 year term, with the possibility of extension 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs/week 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Supportive Housing Nurse provides comprehensive and advanced primary health care services, emphasizing health promotion, wellness, harm reduction, health education, and disease prevention in a supportive housing setting to seniors age 50+. Reporting to the Supportive Housing Manager, the Nurse supports the mission, vision, and values of the North End Community Health Centre by delivering relationship-based, client-centered care to diverse populations. 
 
The program supports seniors living in a 38-unit building where tenants are supported by CCA’s, Social Work, OT, PT, RT, and an RN. The Nurse works collaboratively within this multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care tailored to individual and community needs. 
 
The RN utilizes a harm reduction framework and considers the social determinants of health in assessing, planning, and implementing nursing interventions. Their work includes promoting wellness, managing chronic conditions, preventing disease, and providing education and counseling to empower clients in managing their health. Collaboration across NECHC programs and with community agencies is essential to ensure integrated care and responsiveness to changing trends and needs within the community. 

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor of Nursing/ BScN or equivalent 
  • 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. 
  • Experience working with senior populations and unhoused people experiencing social-justice health issues. 
  • Family Practice Nurse training and/or Community Nursing training are a strong advantage.

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

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the screening question as a part of your application. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Continuing Care Assistant – 1.0 FTE

  • Location: 2445 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
  • Hourly Pay: $24.90 – $28.37 + Benefits
  • Work Term: 1 year term, with the possibility of extension 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs/week 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) is an essential member of the interdisciplinary team, providing respectful, person-centered care to seniors living in a supportive housing environment. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team, the CCA supports older adults with daily living activities, personal care, and wellness needs in alignment with individualized care plans. 
 
Using a trauma-informed, harm reduction, and strength-based approach, the CCA helps seniors maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life. Responsibilities include assistance with hygiene, mobility, basic cleaning, meal preparation, and life skills support. The CCA also plays a critical role in implementing care plans developed with input from the residents, nurse, and social worker, and may be required to respond to overdoses and administer naloxone as per established protocols. All care is delivered in accordance with organizational policies and the principles of Housing First and inclusive aging.

Education and Experience: 

  • Completion of a recognized Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program is required. 
  • Current certification and registration with the Nova Scotia CCA Registry are mandatory. 
  • Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required. 
  • Additional training in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, dementia care, and non-violent crisis intervention is considered an asset. 
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with seniors, preferably in community, supportive housing, or long-term care settings. 
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex health and social needs—including substance use, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and social isolation—is an asset. 
  • Familiarity with Housing First and strength-based care models 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: Continuing Care Assistant – Non Designated

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the screening question as a part of your application. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Continuing Care Assistant – 1.0 FTE – 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 – 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotians, people of African Descent, and/or individuals that identify as Indigenous  
 
  • Location: 2445 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
  • Hourly Pay: $24.90 – $28.37 + Benefits
  • Work Term: 1 year term, with the possibility of extension 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs/week 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) is an essential member of the interdisciplinary team, providing respectful, person-centered care to seniors living in a supportive housing environment. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team, the CCA supports older adults with daily living activities, personal care, and wellness needs in alignment with individualized care plans. 
 
Using a trauma-informed, harm reduction, and strength-based approach, the CCA helps seniors maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life. Responsibilities include assistance with hygiene, mobility, basic cleaning, meal preparation, and life skills support. The CCA also plays a critical role in implementing care plans developed with input from the residents, nurse, and social worker, and may be required to respond to overdoses and administer naloxone as per established protocols. All care is delivered in accordance with organizational policies and the principles of Housing First and inclusive aging.

Education and Experience: 

  • Completion of a recognized Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program is required. 
  • Current certification and registration with the Nova Scotia CCA Registry are mandatory. 
  • Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required. 
  • Additional training in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, dementia care, and non-violent crisis intervention is considered an asset. 
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with seniors, preferably in community, supportive housing, or long-term care settings. 
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex health and social needs—including substance use, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and social isolation—is an asset. 
  • Familiarity with Housing First and strength-based care models 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: Continuing Care Assistant – Designated

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the screening question as a part of your application. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Social Worker (MSW) – 1.0 FTE 

  • Location: 2445 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
  • Hourly Pay: $40.17 – $55.49
  • Work Term: 1 year term, with the possibility of extension 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs/week 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Brunswick Street Supportive Housing project provides 24/7, wrap-around support to 38 tenants who are 50+ to age in place. A multidisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, occupational therapist, physical therapist and continuing care assistants ensure each tenant has a support plan that meets the physical health, mental health and social needs. In addition, the team has housing support workers 24/7 to support tenants in maintain their tenancies and accessing services 
 
The Social Worker is an integral member of the Brunswick Street Supportive Housing Program team, providing specialized services to seniors aged 50 and older. Reporting to the Supportive Housing Manager, the Social Worker offers expert consultation and ethical guidance informed by advanced education and training. This includes conducting assessments, applying culturally responsive interventions, and integrating psychotherapeutic modalities tailored to the needs of diverse and marginalized populations. 
 
Grounded in a structural social work approach, the Social Worker focuses on the dynamic relationship between individuals, their environments, and broader societal systems. Their practice supports the psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents while addressing systemic injustices. Working with individuals who have complex needs, the Social Worker collaborates closely within an interprofessional team and applies both established and emerging theoretical frameworks. A commitment to ongoing learning and skill development is essential to delivering effective, equity-focused care in this role. 

Education and Experience: 

  • Completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited University. 
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW). 
  • 2+ years’ experience in community, primary health care and/or clinical social work required. 
  • Completed or willing to complete and regularly update knowledge in competency training and foundational courses regarding various specialized therapeutic modalities/interventions including, but not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy as required for specific client populations and disorders. 
  • Uphold provincial and national standards of practice and code of ethics. 
  • Practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, gender-affirming, strengths-based and rooted in queer theory, decolonization, anti-Black racism, social justice and harm reduction principles. 
  • Working knowledge of the DSM-V and mental health best practices. 
  • Experience in completing comprehensive biopsychosocial-cultural assessments, case planning and case presentations. 
  • Knowledge and experience of working with people who have complex needs and who are experiencing substance use, homelessness and/or poverty. 
  • Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis and debrief supports to clients and staff as required.
  • Knowledge and experience working with historically marginalized populations, including African Nova Scotian, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and providing culturally appropriate care and referrals. 
  • Completed (or willing to complete) GEI Foundations training and has experience in completing assessments and readiness letters to clients seeking gender-affirming care according to WPATH SoC v8 and MSI requirements. 
  • Knowledge of the issues faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ populations and familiarity with local resources, including knowledge of effective sexual health and harm reduction combination approaches and recovery-oriented practice considered an asset. 
  • Working knowledge of adult education principles and group work/facilitation skills. 
  • Experience in navigating complex systems and community services and supports (e.g. Income Assistance, Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency, Provincial pharmacare programs). 
  • Knowledge and awareness of culturally appropriate resources, agencies and interventions. 
  • Understanding and knowledge of Afrocentric and Indigenous perspectives and approaches to social work.

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 – MSW

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the screening question as a part of your application. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

*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   

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