Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine

Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine RN / OT - (OPSEU) Full-Time Contract (Approximately 3 years) London, Ontario (London Zone) - Application Deadline : February 25, 2025 -   The Registered Nurse (RN) will utilize a holistic approach for client services. Services include assessment, treatment planning, and implementing care following the bio psychosocial model, in accordance with established policies and practices.  The RN will provide addiction medication and team-based care to clients with substance use / co-occurring disorders in a variety of community settings, including at Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM) and Mobile Consumption sites. The RN will also provide out-reach for withdrawal management at various locations. The position involves working collaboratively within a multi-professional team including Nurse Practitioners, addiction / mental health counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, emergency departments, family health teams and other community health service providers. Services are delivered via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), telephone & face-to-face.  (likely needs to be updated). The position will include Community Withdrawal Management supports for persons with addiction concerns.    Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!   WHAT WE'RE OFFERING : What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is  $31.66  per hour (Level 1 of the RN / OT Grid) ; Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $40.80 per hour Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority When you'll work  - 70 hours in a bi-weekly period; Rotating Days, Afternoons and Evenings What your benefits will be -  9% in lieu of benefits Your pension plan  – Optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE : Responsible for screening, assessment and provision of nursing interventions and supports to individuals in the community  Collaborate with mental health and addiction service providers to support the mental health, addiction and primary care health needs of clients who may be in crisis or involved with community mental health and addiction agencies Supporting intake services Providing addiction medicine in the community  Administer Urine Drug Screens Use OTN technology to connect with individuals who experience barriers to system and treatment access Promote telemedicine to healthcare professionals, clients and the community and develop or extend expertise with the OTN. Participate in LHIN reporting requirements and OTN evaluation activities as required Assist with program development, implementation and evaluation Documentation : Complete required documentation related to client as per CMHA TVAMHS standards, discipline-specific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation  Ensure that confidential program / caseload information and material is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and CMHA TVAMHS policy Teamwork : Actively engage in learning opportunities, events, meetings, and team building activities scheduled by CMHA TVAMHS for staff members Act as a resource to other staff and community partners; seek out and listen to input from other staff and community partners Provide support and encouragement to other staff as needed (e.g. assistance with challenging participants / clients, coverage for vacation, sick time, share responsibility for work loads) Be supportive of, and an active participant in, the constant evolution and growth of the organization Other duties as required   WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY : Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. We require the following qualifications : Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma in Nursing  (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree / diploma or official transcript) Registered Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario  Has purchased liability protection under RNAO or independently Valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check Current certification in CPR and First Aid Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly We prefer the following qualifications : Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada ASIST training preferred  Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred Experience with electronic medical records, PS Suites preferred  Nursing experience with a perspective that acknowledges and seeks to improve the impact of the social determinants of health Knowledge of Information Technology systems (OTN equipment knowledge is an asset) Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders Working knowledge of community resources Ability to work with clients experiencing serious addiction and mental illnesses and their families Ability to facilitate groups and demonstrate leadership through teaching, coaching and mentoring Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with internal and external contacts including community and facility contacts, staff, physicians, clients, families, agencies Ability to tolerate stress and deal with a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioural and emotional issues   INTERNAL APPLICANTS :   To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address. Get your application in by – February 25, 2025 : Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.  We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact  [email protected]    Powered by JazzHR