Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine - RAAM Clinic

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in London, Ontario, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Addiction Medicine team. This full-time position involves providing care for clients with substance use and mental health challenges, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and utilizing telemedicine. Applicants need to be registered nurses in good standing, with addiction medicine knowledge preferred. The starting salary is $32.13 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits plan

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Valid G driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Current CPR and First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and nursing interventions in the community.
• Collaborate with mental health and addiction service providers.
• Administer Urine Drug Screens as required.

Skills

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Addiction care

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

BScN degree

Registered Nurse certification

Tools

Telemedicine software (OTN)

EMR (PS Suites)

Job description

Registered Nurse, Addiction Medicine – RAAM Clinic

RN/OT – (OPSEU) • Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted) • London, Ontario (London Zone)

Application Deadline: September 22, 2025

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 provide addiction medication and team-based care to clients with substance use/co-occurring disorders in a variety of community settings, including at Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM) and Mobile Consumption sites. The RN will also provide outreach for withdrawal management at various locations.

Work is collaborative within a multi-professional team including Nurse Practitioners, addiction/mental health counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, emergency departments, family health teams and other community health service providers. Services are delivered via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), telephone and face-to-face. The position includes Community Withdrawal Management supports for persons with addiction concerns.

Join our team to make a difference in your community.

What We’re Offering

• Salary: Starting rate for this role is $32.13 per hour (Level 1 – RN/OT). Successful external applicants start at Level 1 with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($41.41 per hour). Internal applicants: grid level placements per Collective Agreement.
• Schedule: 70 hours over a two-week period, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
• Benefits: After a 90-day waiting period, enrolled in healthcare benefits plan.
• Pension: Enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) immediately.

How You Will Be Making a Difference

• Screening, assessment and provision of nursing interventions and supports to individuals in the community.
• Collaborate with mental health and addiction service providers to support the mental health, addiction and primary care needs of clients who may be in crisis or involved with community mental health and addiction agencies.
• Support intake services.
• Provide addiction medicine in the community.
• Administer Urine Drug Screens.
• Use OTN technology to connect with individuals who experience barriers to system and treatment access.
• Promote telemedicine to healthcare professionals, clients and the community and develop or extend expertise with OTN.
• Participate in LHIN reporting requirements and OTN evaluation activities as required.
• Assist with program development, implementation and evaluation.

Documentation

• Complete required documentation related to clients per CMHA TVAMHS standards, guidelines and PHIPA legislation.
• Ensure confidential program/caseload information is handled in accordance with privacy laws and CMHA TVAMHS policy.

Teamwork

• Actively engage in learning opportunities, meetings and team-building activities.
• Serve as a resource to staff and community partners; listen to input from others.
• Provide support and encouragement to staff (e.g., assisting with challenging participants, vacation/sick coverage, workload sharing).
• Support and contribute to ongoing organizational evolution and growth.

What You’ll Need to Apply

• Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months.
• Required qualifications: Registered Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; liability protection through RNAO or equivalent; valid G driver's license and access to a vehicle; current PVSC; current CPR and First Aid; reliable attendance.
• Preferred qualifications: BScN degree; bilingual (English/French) preferred; ASIST and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training; EMR experience (PS Suites); awareness of social determinants of health; OTN equipment knowledge; knowledge of substance use, withdrawal, and co-occurring disorders; experience in group facilitation and multidisciplinary teamwork; ability to work with diverse clients and families; ability to manage stress.

Internal Applicants: Internal applicants should apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Application Instructions: Get your application in by September 22, 2025. Our recruitment process focuses on experience, qualifications and commitment to the organization’s vision. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from all community members including women and men, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized groups and LGBTQ+ individuals. For accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Legal Notices

• For legal purposes, the full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services.
• Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes.