Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

CARE AND BE CARED FOR THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in a professional practice that cares for you Youre looking in the right place.

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 and worklife balance.

What will you do

The Mental Health & Addiction Nurses in District School Boards Program is important to Ontarios plan to improve services and support for children and youth with mental health and addictions needs. As part of the overall commitment through Ontarios Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy the program will help district school boards build the capacity to recognize and respond to student mental health and addiction issues.

Ontario Health atHome RN is responsible for: providing essential health related advice and support to educators within schools and develop individual care plans for clients with mental health and addictions needs in collaboration with mental health workers where indicated. They will also be required to provide input to the mental health and addiction needs of students.

What must you have

• Membership in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Case Management Certificate is an asset
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of the mental health and addictions service system for children and youth
• Direct clinical experience in providing mental health and/or addictions services for children and youth
• Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices
• Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Must be able to practice independently and interdependently
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Basic proficiency with computerized information systems
• French language is an asset
• Effectively maintain a constant flow of verbal and written communication with others throughout the workplace as well as outside the organization
• Able to communicate with clients their families and other relevant individuals in order to follow through with care plan directives
• Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity as well as ability to behave discreetly and sensitively to confidential issues
• Must have a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
• Demonstrates commitment to Ontario Health atHome mission and values.

What would give you the edge

• 23 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

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

Who are we

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.