Bilingual Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

Are you an experienced Mental Health and Addictions Nurse (RN/BScN) looking for a different kind of practice environment, and comfortable practicing both independently and part of a team? This could be the position for you.

If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals. We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair has a need for a Temporary Full-Time Mental Health and Addictions Nurse as described below. Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair is committed to supporting healthcare in a manner that is consistent with patient and family centred care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated understanding and commitment to this care philosophy. This position understands the importance of quality and safety and requires a high degree of attention to detail and excellent time management skills.

What will you do?

Working in conjunction with the Patient Services Manager, the Mental Health and Addictions Nurse (RN/BScN), will be working with district school boards to advise educators, develop individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals and assist boards in developing strategies to address mental health and addiction needs. Extensive travel for this position is

required between all sites of the Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair area. Responsibilities will include: assisting school boards in recognizing and responding to student mental health and addiction issues; providing services and support to students with mild to complex mental health and substance abuse issues; developing plans for clients with mental

health and addiction needs including the transition of students back to school from hospitalization; medication management and providing support or intervention for issues such as self-harm or treatment refusal. The Mental Health and Addictions Nurse will also play a key role in helping students and/or parents' access services such as family health and/or addictions agencies. The position will be located within the Erie St. Clair Region. Proficiency in both official languages is required.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Patient Service Delivery

• 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 Home and Community Care Support Services 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.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff, educators and students within district school boards.
• 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 Home and Community Support Services Erie St. Clair.
• Participates in establishing, maintaining, and monitoring standards for the Care Coordination. This includes committee work and active participation and contribution to quality initiatives.

What must you have?

• Regulated health care professional holding current registration with a regulated college in Ontario; appropriate university degree or a suitable combination of education and direct experience.
• Must be fluent in French and English - both written and verbal skills
• Current registration as an RN/BScN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2-3 years of relevant experience required, experience in providing direct clinical mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth preferred
• Sound knowledge of the Ontario health care system; the role of Care Coordinator as assessor and health planner, all relevant legislation and available local community resources
• Solid ability to use MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and internet research skills and computer navigation
• Ability to analyze information, problem-solve and make good decisions
• Accountable for own actions and decisions, making decisions within the scope of the position and referring issues/problems/events to the manager as required
• Solid documentation skills (clear, thorough, accurate and timely)
• Self-directed with the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Detail oriented
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills and able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences of all ages and backgrounds
• Able to lead and facilitate community education sessions
• Courteous and respectful in all interactions
• Ability to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with professionals and organizations within the community
• Solid effective listening and facilitation skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Empathy to sensitive issues
• 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
• Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate business class liability insurance as travel will be required within the Erie St. Clair region.

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​

What do I need to know?

STARTING DATE: May 27, 2024

POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm) (approximately one year)

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

SALARY RANGE: In Accordance with the Collectvie Agreement - Unionized position

LOCATION: Chatham, Sarnia or Windsor site

Who we are:

We are Home and Community Care Support Services, 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.

By submitting an application, applicants are consenting to the sharing of their personal information with individuals from Home and Community Care Support Services Erie St. Clair who are participating in the selection process.

All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism

Home and Community Care Support Services 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.