Registered Nurse – Developmental Services Nurse

(commensurate with qualifications and experience)

OPTIONS Northwest is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Registered Nurse to join our Community Resource Team as a Developmental Services Nurse
. This rewarding role supports people with developmental disabilities and/or dual diagnoses by promoting health, wellness, independence, and quality of life within the community.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide nursing consultation, assessment, education, advocacy, and direct clinical support to people supported, families, support workers, and community partners. Your expertise will help ensure people r receive person-centred, evidence-based healthcare and access to the services they need to thrive.

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and nursing consultations.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and monitor healthcare supports and interventions.
• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards and applicable legislation.
• Support individuals and their teams during complex health situations, including hospital transitions, palliative care, end-of-life care, and crisis situations.
• Participate in Community Resource Team meetings, care conferences, and person-centred planning meetings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, hospitals, home and community care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Advocate for people and help address barriers to healthcare access.

• Provide health education and consultation to people we support, families, and support staff.
• Design and facilitate training programs for staff, community agencies, and the public.
• Promote health awareness, disease prevention, in developmental services.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Complete health assessments, case formulations, consultation reports, progress notes, and service records.
• Ensure documentation meets organizational, professional, and legislative requirements.

• Maintain professional competency and nursing registration requirements.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.

• Graduate of an approved Nursing Program.
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities and/or dual diagnoses.
• Demonstrated ability to provide adult education, develop health-related initiatives, and support caregivers in community settings.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and electronic documentation systems.
• Current Police Records Check (required upon conditional offer)

• Nursing Foot Care Certification.
• Experience working within developmental services, community health, mental health, or dual diagnosis settings.

At OPTIONS Northwest, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to empowering people with developmental disabilities to live healthy, meaningful, and inclusive lives. We value collaboration, innovation, respect, and person-centred care while fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Comprehensive benefit package offered including Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.