Registered Practical Nurse (FLOAT) - HART Hub

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc • Sudbury, ON

1d • CA$58,662 - CA$64,101 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the HART Hub Regional Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible to provide clinical support to community members who access the Hart Hub. This role provides direct clinical care within their full scope of practice and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of services for individuals. The Registered Practical Nurse will work within a team of other multi-disciplinary team members to provide services to First Nation and Aboriginal people.

Requirements

• Registered Practical Nurse College Diploma and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to work in non-traditional settings (bed-based centres, drop-in centres, outreach, mobile clinics).
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with highly marginalized populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using drug assessments and screening tools.
• Ability for conceptualizing and addressing individual addiction issues from a wholistic perspective.
• Knowledge in the use of computers, various word processing, spreadsheets and electronic medical record.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid G Class driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health, addictions, homelessness services, community health, or related settings is preferred.
• Training in harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, crisis de-escalation, and Indigenous cultural safety is an asset.
• Having knowledge of prescription drug abuse or polysubstance abuse would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to community members who access the Hart Hub.
• Provide direct clinical care within their full scope of practice.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of services for individuals.
• Work within a team of other multi-disciplinary team members to provide services to First Nation and Aboriginal people.
• Develop and facilitate health teachings and presentations for health promotion and awareness related to prescription and illicit drug abuse.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP)
• Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays
• 10 Professional Development Days and $1,800/Annual Budget
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)
• All travel expenses covered
• Relocation expenses are negotiable
• 15 days of Personal Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree