About us:
PurposeMed was founded in 2019 with the mission of improving access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve grown quickly in our first few years, and now our exceptional team serves thousands of patients each month across our multiple verticals.
PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie is focused on improving sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community—we’re the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, serving patients in both Canada and the USA! Frida is changing the lives of patients with easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis, and fast and affordable treatment. Foria Clinic provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Mississauga, Ontario. This partnership provides our patients with an end-to-end healthcare experience, from treatment, to prescription delivery, to continuous affirming care.
We’re proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!
Independent contractor opportunity: 1-2+ shifts per week (variable)
Please note that as an independent contractor, you would not be eligible for the benefits available to full-time permanent positions. However, this role offers the opportunity to flexibly contribute your skills and expertise, making it ideal for those seeking a dynamic and adaptable work schedule.
Location: hybrid role in Toronto, ON (in person & virtual work required)
Though we have an office based in Calgary, this position will be based in Toronto, ON. PurposeMed's office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot First Nation tribes of Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations tribes of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
Who we hope to find:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and caring Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Freddie Express team. This role will provide comprehensive HIV prevention services both in-person at our partner clinic, and virtually. As an RN at Freddie you will play a pivotal role in delivering client-centered care, including HIV screening, education, and prevention strategies, with a focus on PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis). This role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to reducing health disparities within diverse populations.
In this role, you’ll make an impact by:
- Providing comprehensive sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI) prevention education to clients (with a focus on HIV prevention), including risk reduction strategies and behavioral counseling
- Conducting pre and post-test counseling for HIV and STBBI testing, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity to clients' needs
- Administering and interpreting HIV point of care testing
- Performing phlebotomy to collect relevant diagnostic laboratory samples.
- Initiating and managing clients on PrEP therapy, including medication education, adherence counseling, and follow-up care under supervision or directive of a licensed prescriber
- Providing counseling and treatment for positive STBBI results under supervision or directive of a licensed prescriber
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
We need someone who has:
- Active registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 2+ years of experience in a clinical nursing role
- Clinical experience in a semi-independent practice role in the care of medical patients and/or sexual health
- Proficiency in adhering to established policies and procedures
- A flexible mindset and a positive approach to change
- A calm and non-judgmental communication style
- Excellent communication skills and empathetic care delivery
- A vulnerable sector police clearance
It would also be great if you have:
- An ambitious and independent nature
- Nurse clinician or charge nurse experience
- Clinical experience working with members of LGBTQ2S+, gender and sexually diverse communities
- Experience with phlebotomy, administration of SC/IM injections
- Experience working in the private sector, a start-up, or a technology company
- Experience working from a trauma-informed lens
Compensation:
- $50/hour as an independent contractor
Do you think you could be our next Registered Nurse? We look forward to seeing your application!
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Why you should join us:
- Be part of a team of great people who don’t take themselves too seriously. While we’re serious about the problems we solve, we believe in having fun along the way.
- Make an impact, every single day. We’re providing compassionate, affirming care to many people who have never received the proper support before.
- Be confident in bringing your whole self to work. Inclusivity is core to how we take care of our patients, our teammates, and ourselves. We create spaces that are safe and affirming.
What we’re offering (based on full-time, permanent roles in Canada):
Work/life flexibility and time off:
- Work flexibly within a team that’s remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life*
- 20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!
- Annual winter break closure
Care for your physical and mental health:
- Extended medical, dental, and vision care starting on your first day of work!
- 8 wellness days
- $500 health and wellness spending account
- $2,000 mental health coverage with additional free online counseling through Inkblot Therapy and FeelingBetterNow mental health assessments
- $20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures
Investment in your learning and growth:
- $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
- Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential
Family care:
- $3,400 lifetime coverage for fertility drugs
- Parental leave program for birthing and non-birthing parents–your choice of:
- Short term: 4 weeks off to use flexibly in your first year of parenting
- Long-term: 13 weeks EI top-op
Eligible team members and their dependents** also receive no-cost access to PurposeMed’s services:
- Freddie: PrEP assessment and follow-up appointments
- Frida: ADHD assessment
- Foria: Gender-affirming care services
If you are looking for a place that sparks your creativity, helps others, and will push you to be your best, then you’ll love PurposeMed.
PurposeMed is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, and we highly encourage those from excluded and marginalized communities to apply. This includes groups such as (but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, trans and non-binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV-positive people. You don’t have to check every single box above. If the job description gets you excited and you think you could contribute your expertise to our team—we hope you’ll apply!
*Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.
**Permanent team members (employees) and their dependents are eligible, however, the person receiving the assessment must live in a province or state in which Freddie, Frida, or Foria operates, and be over the age of 18. Additional restrictions apply.