Nurse Practitioner

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin; Brampton; On-site; CAD 55,276 - 65,031; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks accrued vacation

Accrued sick days and flexible days

Ongoing professional development funding

$350 wellness allowance

Participation in pay-for-performance incentive program

Job summary

A community health agency in Brampton seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join their HART Hub team. This position requires assessing and treating clients dealing with addiction and mental health issues, coordinating care, and providing ongoing support. Candidates should possess a Master's in Nursing and relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills. The role offers unique benefits like ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment, as well as an annual salary of approximately $55,276.59 - $65,031.29 based on part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Mental Health and/or Addictions.
• Completed College Approved Controlled Substances Education Program.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat clients with addiction issues.
• Facilitate connections to community-based services.
• Monitor ongoing therapy for clients.

Skills

Mental Health knowledge

Addictions expertise

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Bilingualism (including ASL)

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC)

Job description

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in Peel and Dufferin, to offer services to the local community at the Homeless and Addictions Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.

HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 2 weeks accrued vacation
• Accrued sick days, plus 2 flexible days each year
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We're looking for a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join the HART Hub Brampton team!

The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) team alongside being an integrated member of the HART Hub team. They will assess and treat symptoms of substance use and facilitate connections to continuum of care to increase access to additional community-based services to address social determinants of health.

Status: Permanent part-time, 18.75 hours per week, daytime shifts with flexibility for evenings/weekends required. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Salary: $55,276.59 - $65,031.29 annually based on part-time hours. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location: This position is based out of 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based.

What You Will Do:

• Attend to clients with addictions and concurrent disorders at the clinic with or without scheduled appointments, and in the community through home visits during regular and extended hours
• Work within the scope of practice of the RN (EC), performs a comprehensive health or symptom directed assessment of the client and synthesizes data from multiple sources to make diagnosis
• Spend adequate time with client to determine the presence of existing and potential health problems, with a major focus on substances used, related lifestyle, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental risk factors which may influence the client’s health status, deals with these personally or by referral to or in consultation with other health care providers and agencies/services
• Obtain appropriate physician consultation according to "The Expectations for Consultation with Physicians by Registered Nurses in the Extended Class" of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Work collaboratively and in consultation with collaborating physicians and specialists, including HART Hub partners and RAAM key stakeholders
• Determine the need for and orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in accordance with an approved list or in conclusion with a physician where necessary; interprets the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests, within the scope of practice
• Prescribe drugs included in the Schedules of the Regulations to treat diseases or disorders within the RN(EC) scope of practice
• Monitor the ongoing therapy of clients with addictions, chronic mental and physical illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary, or counselling interventions

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• Masters of Science in Nursing, and Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Mental Health and/or Addictions in a community setting
• Completed College Approved Controlled Substances Education Program
• Psychiatric Nursing Certification is an asset
• Knowledge and experience with people experiencing problematic substance misuse as well as illnesses and problems related to such misuse
• Experience with or knowledge of dual diagnosis & concurrent disorders is an asset.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other related legislation in Ontario
• Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications including usage and potential side effects
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair

Deadline to Apply: Thursday April 2nd at 5:00 PM

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.