Job description
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, part-time opportunity through OpenLoop
Targeting 20-30 hours/week with flexible hours and schedule
Please note that as an independent contractor, you would not be eligible for the benefits available to permanent positions and would be required to provide your own laptop. 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: Remote (United States)
Though we have an office based in Calgary, Canada this is a remote position that is open to candidates across the United States. PurposeMed’s office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region which includes the nations of the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda which consists of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney. Bands, and people of the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.
Who we hope to find:
Come and join the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America! Freddie is looking for a caring and compassionate bilingual Registered Nurse who will help us with our mission of improving access to care and contribute to Freddie’s growth. As a Registered Nurse, you will work closely with our Clinical and Operations team in order to determine the best care for our patients.
In this role, you’ll make an impact by:
Conducting patient consultations
- Assess patients’ eligibility for PrEP and collect patient health information via synchronous phone/video consults
- Provide education about HIV and STI prophylaxis
Reviewing lab work and communicating results
- Communicating positive STIs to patients
- Coordinating referrals and treatment for these patients
Contributing to Patient Outreach
- Be an essential part of the Freddie 11⁄10 patient experience by calling and messaging patients to check in once they’ve received their prescription
- Responding to patient inquiries through our electronic health system (Healthie), secure chat feature, and phone calls
We need someone who has:
- An active Registered Nurse compact state license as well as a Registered Nurse license in two or more of the following states: California, Illinois, New York, Washington, Michigan, or Massachusetts
- 1+ 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
- Experience with virtual healthcare
- A patient first mentality and drive to provide an 11⁄10 patient experience
- Experience working with members of the LGBTQ2S+ community
- 20-30 hours per week of availability
It would also be great if you have:
- The ability to communicate with patients in both English and Spanish
Compensation:
- Compensation is task-based, but on average, independent contractors can expect to earn approximately $45-50 per hour
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.
