Mental Health and Addictions Nurse Specialist

1 day ago

Kenora District, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health and Addictions Nurse to join our team at Home and Community Care Support Services. As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families in need.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert clinical guidance and support to school boards and educators in addressing mental health and addiction issues among students.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to address the complex needs of clients.
  • Assist school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues, and provide services and support to students with mild to complex mental health and substance abuse issues.
  • Develop plans for clients with mental health and addiction needs, including the transition of students back to school from hospitalization, and provide medication management and support or intervention for issues such as self-harm or treatment refusal.
Requirements
  • Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Working knowledge of community resources and roles of healthcare professionals.
  • Knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and community resources.
  • Knowledge of the mental health and addictions and service system for children and youth.
  • Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
  • 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 license and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • Proficiency in a Windows environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in providing direct clinical mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth.
  • Effective interpersonal and communications skills and able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in an area of specialty.
  • Ability to speak French or another second language.
About Us

Home and Community Care Support Services is committed to delivering responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care to 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 achieve this goal.

We are an inclusive organization that values diversity, equity, and anti-racism. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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