Explore Student Placement Opportunities at NECHC
At North End Community Health Centre (NECHC), we partner with universities, colleges, and educational programs to offer student placements in a range of disciplines including nutrition, nursing, social work, and more. Our placement opportunities are designed to complement your academic learning through real-world experience.
Annual and Summer Placements
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Annual Placements: Available throughout the year to align with academic schedules, these placements are unpaid and must be coordinated through your academic program. If you’re interested in an annual placement, please consult your program lead for more details.
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Summer Positions: Conditional on funding, we offer paid summer positions from May to August. Eligibility for these roles requires that you be enrolled in post-secondary studies for the upcoming fall semester. Availability for these positions will be announced here on our website as they become available.
Current Opportunities
Summer Student – Patient Navigator Assistant
- Location: 2131 Gottingen Street
- Hourly Pay: $20/hr.
- Work Term: 3 Months Term, May 2025- August 2025
- Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
- Application Deadline: May 6th, 2025
The Patient Navigator Assistant role is designed to provide a welcoming, informative, and respectful presence in the waiting room of our Community Health Centre. This position plays a crucial role in strengthening relationships between clients and healthcare providers, enhancing trust, and ensuring equitable access to services. By offering direct support and guidance, the Patient Navigator Assistant will work alongside the incumbent Patient Navigator to help clients, especially from historically underserved communities, feel heard, respected, and more informed about the resources available to them.
The Patient Navigator and Front Desk team works alongside physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, mental health staff, our dental team, and several support staff. The Patient Navigator Assistant will act as a crucial link between clients and providers, reducing barriers to care and ensuring individuals receive timely support. By integrating this position, NECHC continues its commitment to providing holistic, patient-centered care that meets the evolving needs of the community.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary program in health sciences, social work, community development, public health, or a related field
- Previous experience in client-facing roles, such as customer service, healthcare, or community outreach, is an asset.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches and harm reduction principles is beneficial.
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: Patient Navigator Assistant
Special Notice for Mental Health and Social Work Students
As of May 1, 2025, our Mental Health and Social Work services are no longer accepting new student placements for the current academic year. We look forward to welcoming new learners beginning October 1, 2025, for the 2026 academic year. For updates, please visit our website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lana MacLean, Director of Community Health & Mental Health, at Lmaclean@nechc.com.
Contact Us
For more information about our student placement programs or to discuss potential opportunities, please contact your program lead or reach out to us directly at 1 (902) 420 0303
To learn more about student placement opportunities with the North End Community Health Centre, please reach out to your program lead for more information.
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