Job Description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of health services to McGill students with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. The Student Wellness Hub has a variety of clinicians that provide one-on-one appointments, therapy groups and other services. Within the Student Wellness Hub, the Healthy Living Annex focuses on health promotion and offers peer support programs for both the Macdonald and downtown campuses.Job Summary:Under the direction of the immediate supervisor and in conjunction with physicians and other health-care providers, evaluates patient\xe2\x80\x99s health, provides advice, health education, wellness information and mentoring. Uses a holistic, evidence-based, collaborative care model in evaluating the physical and mental condition of McGill Students. Provides advice and information and acts as a resource person on health-related matters. Participates in University-wide campaigns, educational programs and other activities related to illness prevention and wellness. Maintains patient charts and other records.Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses bio-psycho-social/holistic care needs of students presenting to the clinic. Establishes clinical priorities and enacts the appropriate course of action, including liaison and referral to medical staff and other health-care professionals/services within the institution and community at large. Ensures adjustment, coordination and follow up of such services. Promotes student wellness with collaborative, patient-centered approach to health and wellbeing. Empowers students to monitor and maintain their health.
• Performs a preliminary examination of persons that present to the Student Wellness Hub, by evaluating, treating and/or referring patients to appropriate resources in the same day through an appointment at the clinic and/or to external resources (e.g. CLSC, ER, walk-in clinics). Assesses patient\xe2\x80\x99s medical priority and condition (i.e., urgent, semi-urgent, non-urgent); provides support for health issues. Monitors and records vital signs, collecting relevant data and documenting in the patient chart.
• Acts as a resource person for physical and mental health related matters. Implements referrals to dieticians, doctors, therapists, Wellness Advisors, Access Advisors, Dean of Students, OSVRSE, OSD, and other university resources. Participates in collaborative care model at McGill.
• Meets one-on-one with students with mental health concerns for initial evaluation and follow up as needed. Assesses and intervenes with students in mental health crisis; performs risk assessments, makes referrals, as appropriate and required. Identifies crises and initiates the Crisis Management Protocol. Collaborates with students to establish wellness goals and create safety plans. Provides support and resources to students experiencing abuse, discrimination and harassment.
• Responds to and assesses emergency situations and applies appropriate measures. Uses excellent clinical judgment and applies collective orders for the administration of oxygen, Epipen, Narcan and other emergency medications. Monitors patients experiencing urgent issues such as severe allergic reaction and acute chest pain and alerts the physician. Performs EKGs based on medical order. Administers cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and operates AED (defibrillator). Contacts emergency services and refers patients to the emergency room when necessary. Prepares patient for urgent transportation to hospital. Monitors patient\xe2\x80\x99s health status while awaiting transportation.
• Sees patients by appointment for non-urgent matters, i.e., Performs mental health and physical health assessments and follow-ups. Performs follow up to inform patients of test results or for patients who have been diagnosed and/or have on-going health issues as per physician\xe2\x80\x99s orders, directives or collective orders. Provides liaison for patients with chronic medical conditions or abnormal test results. Ensures appropriate disposal of biohazardous materials.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Must be licensed with the Ordre des infirmi\xc3\xa8res et infirmiers du Qu\xc3\xa9bec (OIIQ); possess a prescribing license (or eligible to obtain one).
• Demonstrated ease and understanding of the Protocole d\xe2\x80\x99immunisation du Qu\xc3\xa9bec (PIQ).
• Proven ability to fit N-95 masks according to accreditation requirements for students.
• Preference given to candidates with significant Mental Health experience and/or training.
• Preference given to candidates who have held a Nurse-Liaison role or experience as a Psychiatric Nurse.
• Experience navigating mental health resources within the private and public health care systems, is a strong asset.
• Must be customer focused and service oriented, which includes but is not limited to being approachable, responsive, attentive and helpful.
• Proven discretion in dealing with confidential and/or sensitive information or situations. Assists all clients with a positive attitude, tact and diplomacy while maintaining a professional manner and competence at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to explain protocols to patients and obtain informed consent.
• Experience in a clinic environment with proven experience performing triage in a fast-paced clinic setting.
• Experience in de-escalating high-risk / crisis situations, strongly preferred.
• Proven ability using a variety of medical equipment and instruments, including an electrocardiograph, sphygmomanometer, otoscope and ophthalmoscope.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and organize work within area of responsibility.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must be accurate and possess superior attention to detail with a proven ability to verify work.
• Demonstrated ability to work with clinical and administrative information systems such as Medesync is a very strong asset.
• English and French, spoken and written.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4.Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor\'s Degree - Nursing 3 Years Related Experience /Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level J) $39.25 - $48.65Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)Supervisor: Nursing ManagerPosition End Date (If applicable): 2025-04-30Deadline to Apply: 2024-06-09McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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