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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.

Peer Support Worker – 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: Brunswick Street  
  • Hourly Pay: $24.43 
  • Work Term: 1 – year Term 
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, schedule to be determined by the manager and may include evenings 
  • Application Deadline: July 22, 2025 
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 Peer Support Worker strives to connect with participants/tenants through shared experience in ways that strengthen hope, reduce power imbalances, and provide social support for those who may be experiencing challenges in their unique journeys. Peer support also aims to maximize independence, and potential and promote recovery. The Peer Support Worker will bring their lived experience and expertise to the work. The peer support worker will provide daily support, programming/groups, and mentoring to participants in various housing and community locations. They will collaborate with participants to provide individualized and flexible support to engage and integrate them into the community and help facilitate their access to resources and support
 

Qualifications:

  • Experience with the mental health system.
  • 1-2 years’ experience working in a community setting with community members who use substances, have mental health challenges, and/or other vulnerabilities.
  • Has gone through the process of at least 24 months of recovery.
  • The person can act ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and teambuilding, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
  • Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and approaches
  • Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem-solving, judgment, communication, interpersonal relations, and healthy boundaries.
  • Values diversity with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with participants, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies designed to reduce stress by balancing work/life responsibilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of supports and services in the community, including formal and informal resources.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • A valid Canadian driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle to transport clients is an asset.
  • A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening

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: Peer Support Worker

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.

*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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