Registered Practical Nurse - Rapid Access Addiction Medicine; RAAM

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Our Agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.

The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM) is a specialized medical clinic designed for people who are experiencing health issues related to substance use. The services provided through RAAM clinics are intended as short-term interventions, and participant are connected back to their primary care provider upon completion of their involvement. This program is provided both in person and virtually to those residing in Waterloo and Wellington Counties.

The Registered Practical Nurse – RAAM will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including Nurse Practitioners, peers and Counsellors dedicated to improving health outcomes for individuals impacted by substance use. RPN staff provide direct patient care, working within the full RPN scope of practice

• Competitive Wages
• Enhanced vacation entitlement
• RRSP matching plan
• Paid wellness days available
• Enrollment in STC's health/dental plan for part time and full time staff (no employee co-pay)
• Professional and career development opportunities

• Monday to Friday, days (typical hours are 8:30am-4:30pm).
• One (1) Position Available
• Work will be assigned on a rotational basis supporting RAAM clinics in Guelph, and Fergus as well as through our Mobile RAAM clinic which provides mobile support within Guelph-Wellington. RPN staff will also work out of STC office locations in Guelph. 1 based out of Guelph. Outreach support will be provided on a regular basis, requiring staff to travel within Guelph-Wellington

• Practical Nursing Diploma from a CNO-recognized program
• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required;
  Member of RPNO an asset
• Evidence of Professional practice liability insurance (minimum $2 million)
• Minimum two years of progressive experience in addictions or mental health;
  Experience in inpatient or community setting preferred
• One year of recent experience in withdrawal management preferred
• Experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
• Knowledge of suicide prevention and crisis intervention strategies
• Lived experience with addictions and/or mental health an asset
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, with reliable (own) transportation
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Proof of valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G), with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience
• Vulnerable Sector Screening check required pre-employment; PWSG Clearance may be required at the discretion of the Agency
• Satisfactory reference check required pre-employment
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required pre-employment
• May be required to meet occupational health and policy requirements of partner Agency locations including full COVID-19 vaccination, annual influenza vaccination and full immunization series

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate bio-psycho-social-spiritual care needsin accordance withbest practices; document electronically and/or manually.
• Conduct health assessments to evaluate emotional, cognitive, and behavioural states, including crisis levels, aggression, self-harm, suicide risk, risk to others
• Assess and manage clients with substance use disorders and co-existing conditions; complete screening tools for mental health, screening for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections.
• Assess and manage substance use and substance use disorders including…