Registered Nurse; RN), HART Hub

HART Hubs will support its clients through access to high quality evidence informed care that is respectful, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and compassionate in nature.

It connects individuals with a continuum of care tailored to their needs by providing access to transitional supportive housing spaces where individuals can access a safe place to rest, obtain basic needs, health care, peer supports, employment and income supports, mental health and addiction services, and other services under one location.

Individual units allow opportunities for autonomy and independence while accompanying support services ensure basic and personal needs are met while the individual works towards treatment, recovery and wellness.

The Registered Nurse (RN) within the Hubs program will utilize a holistic approach for client services.

Services include assessment, treatment planning, and implementing care following the bio psychosocial model, in accordance with established policies and practices.

The RN will support treatment plans related to withdrawal management, addiction medicine support and team-based care to clients engaging with the HART Hub programs.

The RN will also provide support and strategies related to safety, on-going support upon discharge from the program including linkages to other addiction programs such as RAAM, COAP, treatment, etc.

The position involves working collaboratively within a multi-professional team including Nurse Practitioners, Peer Support and Addiction / Mental Health Counsellors.

Daily interactions with other health care professionals will include physicians, psychiatrists, emergency departments, family health teams and other community health service providers.

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

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $32.13 per hour (Level 1 – RN/OT) Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($41.41 per hour)); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.

When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly; rotating days, afternoons, evenings and weekends Your pension plan –Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) What your benefits will be – 9% in lieu of benefits HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
Responsible for screening, assessment and provision of nursing interventions and supports to individuals referred to the HART Hub.

Collaborate with addiction and mental health service providers to support the needs of clients who may be in crisis and needing supervised withdrawal management support Support intakes and assess other health related concerns while leading addiction treatment plans Develop and maintain Medication Administration Records (MARs), manage/administer prescribed medications and/or controlled substances.

Promote HART Hub services to healthcare professionals, clients and the community and develop or extend expertise 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 Identify high risk clients and assess the need for crisis intervention, prioritizing the safety of clients and…