Registered Nurse, Hubs
RN/OT - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (Ending: March 31, 2028) Two positions available
London, ON (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: May 20, 2025 -
The London HART Hub is a low barrier recovery-oriented space that aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health and addiction needs to improve their health and wellbeing. HART Hubs will support its clients through access to high quality evidence informed care that is respectful, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and compassionate in nature. It connects individuals with a continuum of care tailored to their needs by providing access to transitional supportive housing spaces where individuals can access safety, basic needs, health care and other mental health and addiction services under one location.
The Registered Nurse (RN) within the Hubs program 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 withdrawal management, addiction medicine support and team-based care to clients engaging with the HART Hub programs. The RN will also provide 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.
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 $32.13 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, $41.41 per hour
Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority
When you'll work - 70 hours over a two-week period; Monday to Friday - Days or Afternoon shifts
What your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits
Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
Responsible for screening, assessment and provision of nursing inventions and supports to individuals referred to the HART Hub
Collaborate with addiction and mental health service providers to support the needs of clients who may be in crisis and needing supervsied withdrawal magement support
Support intakes and assess other health related concerns while leading addiction treatment plans
Develop and maintain Medication Administration Records (MARs), manage/administer prescribed medications and/or controlled substances.
Promote HART Hub services to healthcare professionals, clients and the community to develop or extend expertise
Conduct physical and psychiatric assessments and make appropriate referrals to community physicians and resources
Assess medication effectiveness, complications and side effects
Coordinate and administer depot injections to clients in the community
Assist clients in making informed choices about health measures such as medications, immunization, palliative care, birth control, disease management, etc.
Contribute to the development and facilitation of health promotion groups
Identify high risk clients and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of clients and staff
Perform work in a calm, competent and efficient manner in emergency situations while acknowledging the client’s need for privacy and dignity
Collaborate with the client and their team of supports to provide a holistic approach and assist in developing goals and the plan of care
Act as a resource to other staff and community partners; seek out and listen to input from other staff and community partners
Interact and provide support in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to client diversity (e.g. culture, race, age, sexual orientation, gender, beliefs and values)
Assure quality of care by adhering to College of Nurses and organizational standards
Participate in reporting requirements and complete required documentation related to client as per organization standards, discipline-specific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation
Ensure that confidential program/caseload information and material is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and organization policy
Assist with program development, implementation and evaluation
Provide support for additional HUB sites and other duties as required
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:
Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Valid Driver’s Licence, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties
First/Aid/CPR
Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
ASSIST Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Experience with electronic medical records, PS Suites preferred
Nursing experience with a perspective that acknowledges and seeks to improve the impact of the social determinants of health
Demonstrates an understanding of the neurobiology of addiction
Knowledge of Information Technology systems (OTN equipment knowledge is an asset)
Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal
Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders
Working knowledge of community resources
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 – May 20, 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 Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca
