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Visiting Nurse Case Manager

Visiting Nurse Case Manager

freelance.caToronto, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$40.00 hourly
Job description

Setting : This position entails community-based work, involving 3-4 visits per day either at clients' homes or hospitals, depending on their location (Must have a car)

Area of Focus : Westend of Toronto (Bathurst St to the east, St Clair Avenue to the north, the Humber River to the west and Lake Ontario to the south)

Compensation : $40 per hour + Mileage covered (0.61 / km from client to client) Start Date : ASAP Duration : 6-Month + high possibility of extension Tenure : Full-time Shift : 9am-5pm

Job Summary :

The Nurse Case Manager serves on a multidisciplinary team, delivering client-centered care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, developing treatment plans, and providing health education. This role requires a mix of clinical, advocacy, and case management skills, working closely with clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure high-quality, holistic care.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Client Care : Conducts mental and physical health assessments, medication management, and health education.
  • Treatment & Case Management : Develops, implements, and evaluates client care plans, coordinating with team members and community resources.
  • Client Advocacy : Ensures quality care, provides counseling, supports client goals, and connects clients to resources (e.g., housing, financial aid, vocational training).
  • Collaboration & Consultation : Works closely with hospitals, community providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Documentation & Compliance : Maintains client records, complies with confidentiality and health regulations, and adheres to policies.
  • Crisis Intervention : Provides crisis support and assistance with daily activities such as budgeting, shopping, and transportation.

Qualifications and Skills :

  • Education : Registered Nurse with a valid Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Experience : Minimum 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably in a community setting.
  • Skills : Strong clinical assessment, planning, and documentation skills; effective communication; conflict resolution; proficiency in MS Office.
  • Other Assets : Experience with dual disorders, legal issues, and substance abuse preferred. Additional language fluency is an asset.
  • Requirements : Valid Ontario driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle. Criminal background check required.

    • Working Conditions :

  • Environment : Interaction with clients, family members, and healthcare providers; potential exposure to infectious diseases.
  • Hours : 37.5 hours per week with flexibility based on client needs; occasional special event attendance may be required.

    • Competencies :

  • Clinical Expertise : Proficiency in the nursing process and psychiatric care.
  • Teamwork : Collaborative approach, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
  • Client-Centered Care : Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and individual client needs.

    • Job Type : Full-time Pay : From $40.00 per hour Expected hours : 37.5 per week

    Additional pay :

  • Overtime pay

    • Flexible language requirement :

  • French not required

    • Application question(s) :

  • This position is community-based. Do you drive and have access to a reliable vehicle?
  • Are you comfortable servicing the West end of Toronto? ( Bathurst St to the east, St Clair Avenue to the north, the Humber River to the west and Lake Ontario to the south)
  • Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a nurse in Ontario working with mental health patients?

    • Licence / Certification :

  • CNO License (required)
  • Vulnerable Sector Screening (within the last 6 months) (required)
  • CPR Certification (required)

    • Work Location : In person