Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Addiction Medicine Subspecialty
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Waterloo Region NPLC as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Addiction Medicine Subspecialty in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will be provided and supported by NPLC and House of Friendship): · Demonstrates an understanding of the neurobiology of addiction · Assess and manages patients with addictions who have co-existing health conditions including but not limited to mental health conditions, blood borne diseases and infections · Advanced health assessment to identify clients’ emotional, cognitive and behavioural states, as well as level of anxiety, crisis states, indices of aggression, self-harm, suicide, risk to others, competency to care for self, and signs of substance abuse, addiction, and withdrawal · Utilizes evidence‐based interventions, including withdrawal and other medication management, to meet the needs of a diverse range of clients with addiction problems · Provides care to persons experiencing an addiction and / or mental health condition that is recovery oriented, trauma-informed, uses principles of harm reduction, and addresses social determinants of health.
- provide specialty addictions care at the RAAM sites (1-2 days).
Requirements
- based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences · Multi
- informed, uses principles of harm reduction, and addresses social determinants of health. · Engages clients in strengths
- based care that promotes resilience · Provides education to individuals and families about addiction and its management. Facilitates and engages in collaborative, inter
Benefits & Compensation
- site parking Paid time off Wellness program
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Waterloo Region NPLC as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Addiction Medicine Subspecialty.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Addiction Medicine Subspecialty at Waterloo Region NPLC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Primary Care position at Waterloo Region NPLC is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Compensation Analysis
Waterloo Region NPLC lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $118k to $126k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($118k–$126k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary care, Addiction medicine, Health promotion, Patient education, Disease prevention, Case management, Mental health assessment, Harm reduction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care services to individuals and families while specializing in addiction medicine at Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics. They also participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs and services.
Benefits package: Casual dress, Company pension, Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, On-site parking. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
3d ago
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