Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Part Time
Halton Region- Burlington, Ontario
Compensation: $26.50- $30.25
Position Description: Reporting to the Program Supervisor and working in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, as the RPN you will assist in coordinating and delivering mental health and health services to tenants who have experienced long term housing instability and/or long stay hospitalizations. Providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support for individuals living in supportive housing. Delivering services within your full scope of practice.
What matters to you? Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE- embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion. A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives.
About Indwell: Founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1,300 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model
Hours of Work: Part- time- 20 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet program needs.
WHAT YOU WILL DOING:
Directly and Indirectly Supporting Individuals
Develop and monitor plans of care in collaboration with an internal and external team of community professionals and agencies
Conduct health assessments, mental health and addictions assessments in collaboration with clinical staff and supports
Ensure consistent follow up with mental health and addictions treatment and recovery plans
Health teaching on topics including but not limited to medications, immunization, chronic disease management, etc. Assist in motivating individuals to learn new behaviours and develop coping skills
Support tenants’ participation in cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, and social activities
Evaluation of the effectiveness of clients’ self-care plans through regular follow up visits
Collaborate with the tenant’s primary health provider and provide suggestions with regards to any required changes in client's treatment profile
Health, Welfare and Safety Practices
Adhere to health and safety standards
Complete required safety checks and inspections as assigned
Documentation
Establish continuity of care by maintaining up to date medical records and communicating with the client’s primary care provider and other service providers as required
Complete required reports in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedures
Ensure information about tenant interactions are entered into the data system as required
Participation and Commitment to the Team
Support and coordinate activities with all members of the interdisciplinary staff team
Attend and actively participate in trainings, team meetings and other agency meetings as required
Develop positive relationships, written and verbal communication
Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and the community
Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers
Be able to act as a preceptor to nursing students
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Completion of an approved Registered Practical Nursing program and experience in community nursing or mental health services.
A current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Evidence of appropriate insurance as stipulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario
A commitment to upholding and modeling the standards set out in Indwell’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct and other operating standards and policies
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, addictions or other special needs
A warm, sensitive and caring attitude
Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative
Preparation to problem solve and handle crises with clear rational thinking
Proficiency to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
A valid “G” class driver’s license with own vehicle
We want you to thrive:
Vacation: 4% with 2% for HEAL time (sick and personal appointments) accumulated on each pay period
Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services
New Staff Orientation Days
Professional and Personal Development- annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities). Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid/CPR/Naloxone, Therapeutic Relationships and Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings
As Indwell works to support diverse tenant populations, we are seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communities with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our supports, services and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.
Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…
To APPLY: Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.
Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.
