Registered Practical Nurse - HART Hub FTE -PPT

Employment Status: Permanent Part-time (0.5 FTE) - 1 Position

Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

Hours of

Work Schedule:

17.5 hours per week, evenings and weekends may be required.

Salary Range: Annualized salary range of $24,230.00 - $28,403.00 (prorated based on FTE) commensurate on skills and experience and plus Group Benefits & HOOPP

Hiring Manager: Director, Hart Hub

Primary

Location:

Community-based and across various Agency locations within Durham Region

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community based primary care, wellness services, and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.

DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, the 2

SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care, but preventive care as well.

At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We always place every client at the centre of our approach to care, based on their needs. We address these needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.

It's an exciting time to be joining this organization. Durham Community Health Centre has been selected as the lead agency for the new Homeless Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in the Durham region. This innovative hub will provide life-changing services for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, helping them regain stability and rebuild their futures. The Hart Hub is a 24/7 operation, providing continuous support to the community.

Working as a part of the interprofessional care team, the Registered Practical Nurse (HART Hub) will deliver comprehensive care to DCHC clients, utilizing an understanding of the social determinants of health. The RPN will prioritize the health needs of DCHC’s priority populations, with a primary focus on delivering client-centered care and addiction-focused health services to individuals experiencing homelessness and/or substance use challenges in the community.

The RPN will engage both internally and externally to assess population health needs and enhance well-being through targeted assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies aimed at reducing health inequities.

• Provide client-centered primary care in a non-judgmental manner, involving clients as partners in their care, recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks, and taking the stance of a health advocate.
• Actively participate, seek, and provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care.
• Perform clinical assessments and health information gathering for clients with complex needs.
• Provide nursing services that address the biopsychosocial needs of clients, including those with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses, and/or concurrent disorders involving substance use/abuse.
• Prioritize client-centered care for DCHC’s priority populations, including the homeless population and individuals recovering from addiction.
• Perform intake assessment activities for new clients and provide direct access to primary care.
• Contribute to providing more accessible, targeted services to DCHC clients through direct service, referrals, and navigation.
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation, and third party correspondence using DCHC’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Support client safety through evidence-based practices and adherence to policies and standards, including communication and teamwork, infection prevention and control, safe medication practices, safe use of equipment and facilities,…