Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

Are you an experienced registered Mental Health and Addictions Nurse (RN/BScN) seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in a professional practice that cares for you You are looking in the right place.

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 Ontario Health atHome area. The 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 patients 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 selfharm 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.

Whether you work in our office in the community or a health care facility you will play a lead role in providing connected accessible patientcentred care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home while you benefit from our supports for professional growth personal wellness andworklife balance.

What is the organization looking for

• 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.
• Current registration as an RN/BScN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 23 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 problemsolve 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)
• Selfdirected with the ability to organize prioritize and multitask
• 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 COVID19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment all employees are required to submit proof of COVID19 vaccination status prior to start date
• Valid Drivers 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 must you have

• Membership in good standing with the applicable regulatory body:
• College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2years of recent experience in community health or a related field
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources
• Excellent interpersonal communication assessment problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
• Effective time management prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment
• Established ability to accurately complete required documentation reports and forms
• A valid drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Proficient in a Windows environment

What do we offer

We know wellness is supported with worklife balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning 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

Anticipated Start Date: May 22 2025

Status: FullTime Hours of work: Monday to Friday 830am430pm or 800am4pm)

Site: Windsor site

Posting Expiry: April 28 2025

Unionized Position MHAN staff members travel and work at area schools to meet and collaborate with patients and their families to develop individual plans for service provision.

Who we are

We are Ontario Health atHome ready to serve every person in Ontario.We partner with patients and caregivers primary care providers hospitals longterm care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patientcentred care.

If youre 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.

Equity Inclusion Diversity and AntiRacism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and antiracism. 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.