Registered Nurse, Withdrawal Management - Elgin

Casual Registered Nurse (RN), Withdrawal Management - Elgin
Registered Nurse/OT - (OPSEU)
Relief
Multi-Site Accountability; Elgin County Catchment Areas (Elgin Zone)
- Application Deadline: February  26, 2025 -
 

We believe in recovery. 

Through our Withdrawal Management Program, we provide a safe environment for clients as they experience withdrawal symptoms; ensuring a calm, respectful and supportive environment as clients undertake the difficult work of moving forward in their recovery journeys. 

As part of this multi-disciplinary team, you will support clients in a short-term residential setting by providing crisis management and encouragement while ensuring a calm and respectful environment for all. 

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 support treatment plans related to addiction medicine support and team-based care to clients on site at the Withdrawal Management Beds in Elgin. The RN will also provide harm reduction support and strategies related to safety, on-going support upon discharge from the program including linkages to other addiction programs such as RAAM, COAP, treatment, etc.

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.

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: Casual Shifts to include days, afternoons, evenings and weekends
•  Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment 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 referred to the Withdrawal Management Beds
• Collaborate with addiction and mental health service providers to support the needs of clients who may be in crisis and needing supervised withdrawal management support
• Supporting intakes and assessing other health related concerns
• Talking a lead re: addiction medicine treatment plans
• Developing MARS, managing/administrating controlled substances
• Promote Withdrawal Management Services to healthcare professionals, clients and the community and develop or extend expertise
• Participate in reporting requirements
• Assist with program development, implementation and evaluation

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:

• Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver’s Licence, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Experience with electronic medical records, PS Suites preferred 
• ASIST training preferred 
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred
• Nursing experience with a perspective that acknowledges and seeks to improve the impact of the social determinants of health
• Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal
• 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

• First Aid & CPR certification
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

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 26, 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]