Full Time Registered Nurse Mental Health & Addictions

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You're looking in the right place.

As a Mental Health and Addictions Registered Nurse, you will provide essential health related advice and support to Educators within schools and develop individual care plans for clients with mental health and addictions needs, in collaboration with Mental Health Workers where indicated. You will also be required to provide input to the mental health and addiction needs of students. You will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care - and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals. As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

Projected start date: February 10, 2025 with 7 weeks' mandatory full-time orientation.

What will you do?

• Advise educators on potential side-effects of different classes of medications.
• Provide medical consultation to educators regarding issues such as medication management for individual students, particularly those with complex medical conditions concurrent with mental illness or addictions.
• Liaise with children's mental health agencies and primary care practitioners as required.
• Provide support and/or intervention in complex issues such as refusal to attend treatment, self-harm, suicide, or violent behaviour.
• Support educators to meet the complex medical and mental health needs of students who require extra supports for health and/or safety concerns of self and/or others.
• Provide the support of a health professional in helping students and/or parent(s) to access services such as primary health care or a children's mental health centre and provide education about options for treatment.
• Provide essential health related advice and support to the Mental Health leaders in developing comprehensive board plans to address a collaborative response to the mental health needs of students.
• Act as a spokesperson as required, and interpret the role of the Ontario Health atHome to clients, health care professionals and to the public. Ensure positive public relations and effective co-ordination of services through ongoing liaison and participation on internal and external committees.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff, educators and students within district school boards.
• Assesses for and promotes a safe environment for clients, caregivers, family members, and staff. Adhere to health and safety policies/ practices developed and implemented by the Ontario Health atHome.
• Participates in establishing, maintaining, and monitoring standards for the Case Management. This includes committee work and active participation and contribution to quality initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What must you have?

Education

• Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma)
• Case Management Certificate is an asset
• Preference will be given to candidates with ASIST Training

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience relevant experience as a Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma).
• Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system for children and youth.
• Direct clinical experience in providing mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth.
• Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment.
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms.
• A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficient in a Windows environment.
• Ability to provide a vulnerable sector background check.

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Must be able to practice independently and interdependently.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Basic proficiency with computerized information systems.
• French language is an asset.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Ontario Health atHome's mission and values.
• Effectively maintain a constant flow of verbal and written communication with others throughout the workplace as well as outside the organization.
• Able to communicate with clients', their families, and other relevant individuals in order to follow through with care plan directives.
• Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity, as well as ability to behave discreetly and sensitively to confidential issues.
• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills are essential for the management of daily operations. Analytical skills are required for activities such as: analyzing and interpreting information collected from clients', physicians and other stakeholders; reporting and documentation.

Job Details:

• Position Length: 1 year
• New Hire ONA Wage Grid: $45.35 - $48.87 per hour

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

Who we are?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.