Registered Nurse, Medical Services & Housing

Registered Nurse, Medical Services & Housing

RN/OT - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End date: August 3, 2027)
London, Ontario (London Zone)
Final date to receive applications:
January 7, 2026

We believe that recovery from mental health and addictions is different for everyone.

As a Registered Nurse you’ll collaborate with clients and provide guidance to the clinical and multidisciplinary teams to assess and advocate for the supports they need to achieve physical and mental wellness. Our Nursing Team works with community and hospital partners to provide excellent collaborative care, focusing on social determinants of health. This role performs a variety of functions including administration of psychotropic injections, health teaching, medication reconciliation, coordinating appointments, providing diabetes care and lifestyle supports to afford clients the ability to achieve success with their recovery goals.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. If you live in London and need a PVSC, please apply for one promptly as check processing takes about 2 weeks.

• What you’ll be making -
  Starting rate for this role is $32.13 per hour (Level 1 of the RN/OT Grid);
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $41.41 per hour
  • Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority
• When you’ll work- Predominantly Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am‑4:30 pm; you will also attend team meetings and education sessions as scheduled.
• What your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits.
• Your pension plan – Eligible for immediate enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

• Conduct physical and psychiatric assessments and make appropriate referrals to community physicians and resources.
• Assess medication effectiveness, complications and side effects.
• Coordinate and administer depot injections to clients in the community.
• Assist clients in making informed choices about health measures such as medications, immunization, palliative care, birth control, disease management, etc.
• Contribute to the development and facilitation of health promotion groups.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to College of Nurses and organizational standards.
• Maintain continuity among team by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Identify high‑risk clients and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of clients and staff.
• Perform work in a calm, competent and efficient manner in emergency situations while acknowledging the client’s need for privacy and dignity.
• Utilize harm reduction principles to identify, reduce and remove risk factors.
• Collaborate with the client and their team of supports to provide a holistic approach and assist in developing goals and the plan of care.
• Interact and provide support in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to client diversity (e.g. culture, race, age, sexual orientation, gender, beliefs and values).
• Use therapeutic modalities to support clients to learn new behaviours and develop coping.

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. If you live in London and need a PVSC, please apply for one promptly as check processing takes about 2 weeks.

We require the following qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Current Registration from the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s licence, access to a vehicle and insurance adequate for transporting clients
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Current CPR certificate
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; preference will be given to…