Rn, Mental Health

4 weeks ago

Port Hope, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time

Are you an experienced registered nurse (RN) seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You're looking in the right place.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the RN, Mental Health & Addictions provides essential health related advice and support to educators within schools by developing individual care plans for patients with mental health and addictions needs, in collaboration with mental health workers, if required.

What will you do?

  • Provides 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
  • Advises educators on potential side-effects of different classes of medications
  • Provides support and/or intervention in complex issues such as refusal to attend treatment, self-harm, suicide, or violent behaviour
  • Supports 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
  • Provides 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
  • Provides 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
  • Acts as a spokesperson as required, and interpret the role of HCCSS to patients, 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
  • Participates in establishing, maintaining, and monitoring standards for the Care Coordinators. This includes committee work and active participation and contribution to quality initiatives
  • Assesses for and promotes a safe environment for patients, caregivers, family members, and staff. Adhere to health and safety policies/ practices developed and implemented by HCCSS
  • Participates in the orientation of new staff, educators and students within district school boards
  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned with service providers and other community partners

What must you have?

  • University degree preferred in Nursing and/or equivalent
  • Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system
  • Recent clinical experience (preferably within the last two (2) years) in providing mental health and/or addictions services
  • Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system and recent (preferably within the last (2) years) clinical experience in providing mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth considered an asset
  • Minimum of two (2) years' recent (preferably within the last two (2) years) experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices
  • Proficiency with computerized information systems

Hours of work:

All hours of operation (Initially Monday-Friday 0830-1630) subject to change as per the Collective Agreement (35 hours per week; 70 hours per bi-weekly pay period).

Position location and travel:

Hybrid work model, subject to change.

Regular travel within the geographical region of Ontario Health atHome Central East may be required. A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle are necessary.

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. Ontario Health atHome 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.

Date Posted: October 9, 2024

Closing Date: October 16, 2024

Job Type: Temporary Full-time

Start Date: October 28, 2024

Anticipated End Date: September 26, 2025

Program: Clinical Care Programs (Mental Health and Addictions Nursing)

Branch: Port Hope

Salary: $41.92-$51.91/hour

Group: ONA

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