Nurse Practitioner, Child and Youth Mental Health Program

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services•London, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works directly with the Child and Youth Mental Health program (12-17yr) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and is responsible to provide comprehensive addiction care using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics. The NP provides direct and indirect services to support patient care in collaboration with various inter-professional teams in order to support addictions needs. The NP will work closely with community partners to ensure a smooth transition to community-based addiction resources upon discharge. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

Requirements

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (in the Extended Class)
Minimum 2-3 years of community health care and/or primary care experience
Successful completion of the Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances course
Current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Valid Driver’s License
Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to work with clients who live with multiple challenges related to marginalization, mental illness, substance use, complex health challenges, street level sex work, poverty, homelessness, and trauma
Extensive knowledge of community resources, service & support programs, and barriers clients face in accessing same
Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies
Computer literacy
Master's Degree
Suboxone on-line education program
Experience in addiction medicine and harm reduction
Bilingual both official languages

Responsibilities

Retain clinical competence through relevant evidence-based research and legislation
Demonstrate ability, commitment to and knowledge of community addictions and mental health care
Provide non-urgent, health care services within the NP's full scope of practice to clients who encounter barriers to accessing addiction care. Consults with collaborative physicians for clients who have unstable/complex health conditions.
Provide and evaluate holistic patient care based on advanced nursing and medical management knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate excellent communication, decision-making, problem solving, conflict management and time management skills.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals in accordance to the Practice Standard: Nurse Practitioner.
Maintain client records for accuracy and confidentiality.
Support the health needs of individuals with a history of addictions, mental health and other chronic illnesses and refer to the specialists and other community agencies.
Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with sensitive issues with clients and families using a harm-reduction and trauma-informed approach.
Determine the need for follow-up appointments and assist with transfer of care.
Work in partnership with primary care providers, community agencies and programs.
Coordinate with service provision with other health care partners in the development of community care plans and wrap-around services.
Proficient in computer skills and experience with electronic medical record systems (i.e. PS Suites).
Participate as a team member in the day to day hub operations
Actively engage in learning opportunities, events, meetings and team building activities scheduled by the organization for staff members
Act as a resource to other staff and community partners; seek out and listen to input from other staff and community partners.
Provide support and encouragement to other staff as needed (e.g. assistance with challenging participants/clients, coverage for vacation, sick time, share responsibility for workloads).
Be supportive of, and an active participant in, the constant evolution and growth of the organization.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment by identifying potential hazards in the work environment and taking appropriate action by notifying a member of the JHSC or Management rep of any potential health and safety concerns, risks or near misses.