Job Description

Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire. We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the program manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) will have a passion for working with individuals living in the community with complex serious mental illness. The RN will provide preventative and primary care to the individuals receiving services.

They will also work in tandem with other disciplines to provide assessments, medication consultation and intramuscular injection administration as needed, linkages and support to primary care, healthy living, and supportive counselling.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to carry out mental health recovery and support
• Communicate openly and effectively with internal and external health service providers
• Perform nursing assessments, health screening, metabolic monitoring, and medication reconciliation and administration
• Administer standardized assessment and screening tools (Columbia SSS, OCAN)
• CBT/DBT informed
• Provide psychoeducational support to clients and families
• Provide individualized goal assessment and supportive counselling as appropriate
• Identify risk factors to decrease harm by establishing and implementing recovery and crisis plans
• Provide harm reduction philosophy based substance use support
• Link individuals to Psychiatry, Primary Care, and Pharmacy services as needed
• Establish consistent clinical collaboration between community and hospital settings
• Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living, and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community
• Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centered care into daily responsibilities
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP\xe2\x80\x99s Mission and Values
• Work with fellow colleagues, clients and their families from lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
• Adherence to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework in the promotion of client safety
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• An RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 3 years with community mental health and/or addiction experience
• Knowledge of EPI provincial standards
• Demonstrated competency in mental health, addiction, cognitive and behavioral assessments
• Excellent skills in assessments, health teaching, counseling and crisis intervention;
• Extensive knowledge of community supports;
• Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook);
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
• A vehicle, valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, and adequate insurance coverage
• Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
• Training in ASIST and CPI

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Shifts are typically scheduled from Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday 8:30am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30pm but may vary depending on client needs
• Majority of work will be completed independently on site at the building location and/or in the client\xe2\x80\x99s home/apartment
• Average amount of physical effort is required
• Requires the ability of handling light and moderate weight objects including office supplies and other supplies and/or frequently sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Vehicle travel to sites, ability to walk up and open doors as required

SHIP Values

• Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

COVID-19 Considerations

• As part of SHIP\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to health and safety, it is a condition of employment that you be fully vaccinated (2 doses, including 14 days since your second dose) against COVID-19 or have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before February 20, 2023.

Why Work For Us?

Our Vision
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

Our Mission
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

Our Culture
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

Our Commitment
People are at the forefront of our success. Below are just a few ways our full time permanent staff have personal and professional success:

• Competitive Salaries with Annual Performance Reviews
• Comprehensive Health Plans
• Group RRSP (5% Employer Contributions)
• 12 Paid Health & Wellness Days
• 10 Paid Vacation Days
• 3 Paid Personal/Floating Holidays
• Generous Parental and Family Leave
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Travel Allowances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Culture to be Proud of
• Possibility to Create a Real Impact

35+
Years focused on Clients, Tenants, Staff and Families

4,000+
Clients and Residents served annually

17
Programs and Service offerings in Southern Ontario

300+
Dedicated, Respectful, Compassionate and Professional Employees
8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday
37.5

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Services and Housing In Province (SHIP)