Clinical Nurse Specialist
4 weeks ago
Kinark Child and Family Services has a longstanding legacy of over 50 years dedicated to supporting children and youth through a comprehensive array of evidence-based mental health interventions, including individual, family, and group therapy. Our mission is to empower children and youth with complex needs to achieve improved life outcomes, fostering a vision of a healthier future for Ontario's younger population. Our dedicated team of more than 700 professionals serves upwards of 9,000 children and youth annually across three primary program areas: Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.
Our workforce is the core of our organization, guided by the principle of 'Placing children, youth, and families at the heart of our operations.'
In our pursuit of becoming an employer of choice within our sectors, we actively seek feedback from our staff to identify and implement enhancements, both large and small, aimed at improving the employee experience.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and wish to contribute to our mission, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.
For further insights into Kinark, our core values, strategic objectives, and service offerings, please visit our website or review our annual report.
What we provide:
- Competitive remuneration, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and additional employment incentives *
- Flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance
- Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
- Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Support
- A supportive work environment with regular supervision and feedback
- Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs
*Dependent on hours worked, length of service, and/or collective agreements (where applicable)
Current Opportunity:
Position Title
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Program Area
Kinark Child & Family Services
Employment Type
Full-Time
Total Weekly Hours
40
Number of Positions Available
2
Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
As the Program Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will facilitate professional nursing practices that enhance the delivery of client-centered care. Utilizing your expertise in child and youth development, emotional and psychological support, and medical management, you will assist clients in the community and those residing in residential programs. You will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, providing treatment, developing care plans with other professionals, and sharing your knowledge to optimize care for clients and their families. This position is governed by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union on behalf of its local 213.
Your duties will include:
- Conducting comprehensive physical, emotional, and developmental assessments
- Managing medication in accordance with established medical directives
- Providing individual, family, and group counseling as appropriate
- Engaging in cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic modalities as required and within your scope of practice
- Serving as a liaison and consultant within the program team and with external healthcare providers, laboratories, and pharmacies
- Additional responsibilities may include:
- Overseeing the systematic collection of laboratory results and developmental assessments
- Organizing and participating in psychiatric consultations, including follow-up and management of psychiatric care plans
- Supporting youth in residential care to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including managing potential medication side effects
- Educating and guiding children, youth, and families on health and wellness issues, normal growth and development, and mental health concerns
- Providing training and support to child and youth workers and staff as necessary
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent**
- Active member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Proof of Personal Professional Liability Insurance
- Recent experience and expertise in mental health and psychiatry
- Knowledge of typical child and youth growth and development
- Strong nursing clinical assessment and intervention skills
- Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Proven facilitation, communication, and counseling abilities
- Excellent goal-directed, solution-focused interpersonal skills
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
- Fluency in French (written and oral) is an asset.
** Note that equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Conditions of employment at Kinark Child and Family Services include, but are not limited to, successful completion of a Criminal Record Check or Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (as applicable), a completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Documentation for each vaccine dose received is required.
Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform our People and Culture team. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information gathered during the recruitment process will be used solely for employment purposes.
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