Pays $112,199 - $134,196Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$138k (316 jobs) · Above average in Addiction Medicine (NP) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 201 in this specialty)

Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Addiction Medicine (NP)Full-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Provide addiction medicine and primary care to vulnerable populations in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Competitive salary, pension, and benefits.

Join NorWest Community Health Centres as a Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized university.
  • Certificate in the Extended Class from College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
  • Broad knowledge, background and interest in the practice of community health, addictions and harm reduction.
  • Interested in providing Substance Use Health Care and supporting clients across the continuum of substance use.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $112,199 - $134,196

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join NorWest Community Health Centres as a Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide addiction medicine services within a Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic and deliver primary care for the Managed Alcohol Program. They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support vulnerable populations across the Thunder Bay area.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Certificate in the Extended Class from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Experience in community health, addictions, and harm reduction is required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Addiction medicinePrimary careHarm reductionSubstance use health careInterdisciplinary team collaborationClinical assessmentPrescribing and monitoringManaged alcohol administrationCommunity healthPatient educationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTrauma-informed careCultural sensitivity

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine at NorWest Community Health Centres a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Medicine (NP) — ranked against 201 active Addiction Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 316 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About NorWest Community Health Centres

Hospitals and Health Care
Thunder Bay, ON
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Health Care of Ontario's Pension Plan
Excellent group health benefits package
Eligible for Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) - $35,000 grant