Apollo Applied Research is a virtual medical clinic offering its patients an accessible path to medical cannabis treatment. We offer effective treatments for many chronic health conditions such as pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, PTSD and more through an evidence-based approach to empower our patients to take control of their overall health. We have a team of experienced health care professionals dedicated to patient care and medical cannabis education. We are actively seeking new and better ways to treat our patients’ illnesses with medical cannabis across Canada.

Apollo is a growing organization in the exciting, fast-paced, and evolving industry of medical cannabis. Working at Apollo provides our employees with an atmosphere of ongoing professional advancement opportunities, learning, challenges, and problem solving. Our teams consist of dedicated and empathetic professionals with a diverse set of perspectives, experiences, and collaboration to maximize our collective impact.

The Opportunity

Working closely with our veteran patients, Apollo is looking for a Nurse Practitioner who can periodically work full days in Comox, BC (Full travel covered, including flights) providing assessments for veterans. 

We offer:

• Full training provided 

• Full administrative support                      

• Full coverage of travel expenses from within BC to Comox

• An extensive multidisciplinary team       

Responsibilities  

• Perform the Assessment: Evaluate the veteran’s physical condition, including the range of motion, strength, and specific pain points. Connect development of pain to trauma sustained during service (when applicable)

• Document Findings: Record pain levels, any limitations in physical activity, and descriptions of symptoms in detail. Use standardized scales or tools (e.g., Numerical Pain Rating Scale) to measure pain levels consistently.

• Assess Functional Impact: Note how pain impacts daily activities, mobility, and quality of life.

• Completion and Submission of Required Forms: Note information on pain type, location, intensity, duration, and any exacerbating or alleviating factors.

• Other duties as assigned

Experience   

• Registered with and in good standing with the College of Nurses   

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal in English

• Team-oriented approach with existing team members and physicians 

• Must be highly organized and have a good sense of time management  

• Informed and abreast of scientific research and willing to learn more about the industry 

• Experience in pain management or mental health is an asset  

Other Details

Apollo is a growing organization in the exciting, fast-paced and evolving industry of medical cannabis. Working at Apollo provides our employees an atmosphere of ongoing professional advancement opportunities, learning, challenges and problem solving. Our teams consist of dedicated and empathetic professionals with a diverse set of perspectives, experiences and collaboration to maximize our collective impact.

This is a full-time position based out of British Columbia, CA,