Registered Practical Nurse, Community Homes for Opportunity
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Job title: Registered Practical Nurse, Community Homes for Opportunity
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Job description: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Community Homes for Opportunity
Direct Service – (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)
London and Strathroy, Ontario (London, Middlesex & South Huron Zones)
– Application Deadline: March 12, 2024 –
Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.
Our Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program lives this ideal by providing mental health and addictions supports to CHO Homes, and encouraging residents to become active members of their community.
As a member of the CHO Team, you’ll work with residents as well as independent CHO Home staff to enhance the quality of life for each individual resident and to empower the ability to gain life skills, grow their personal strengths and gain choices for their wellbeing.
Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE’RE OFFERING:
- What you’ll be making – Starting rate for this role is $26.48 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($29.28 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
- Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
- Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($33.56 per hour for non-regulated, and $36.35 per hour for regulated)
- For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
- When you’ll work – Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; with the option of a 4-day work week
- What your benefits will be – After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in the extended healthcare benefits plan
- Your pension plan – Will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
- Conducts physical and psychiatric assessments and makes appropriate referrals to community physicians and resources
- Assesses and documents medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects
- Identifies, develops, and maintains strong links with a wide range of community partners/resources
- Organizes, coordinates, and administers depot injections
- Reviews and audits completion of Medication Administration Records (MARs) completed by staff within the home, completing incident reports and taking appropriate measures in response to medication errors to ensure health and safety of affected tenants
- Assists clients in making informed choices about health measures such as medications, immunization, palliative care, disease management, etc.
- Supports the education and Medication Management policy and procedure training of CHO private home staff
- Assists clients in taking responsibility for and managing their health needs according to available resources and personal skills
- Collaborates with community agencies to maintain coordination in the treatment process
- Identifies high risk clients and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of clients
- Utilizes harm reduction principles to identify, reduce, and remove risk factors
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with clients, families, peers and other care providers in order to provide safe, quality care, that maximizes benefits to the participant
- Interacts and provides support in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to client diversity (e.g. culture, race, age, sexual orientation, gender, beliefs and values)
- Assists in motivating clients to learn new behaviours and develop coping skills
- This position may also provide nursing support to additional programs within our supportive housing programs
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
We require the following qualifications:
- Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
- Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Valid Driver’s Licence, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties
- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.
Get your application in by – March 12, 2024:
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact
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Location: Strathroy, ON – London
