Registered Practical Nurse - WIMU

Timmins; Timmins; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Timmins and District Hospital in Timmins, Ontario seeks a registered nurse to provide care in the Withdrawal Management Unit in alignment with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards. Responsibilities include administering withdrawal medications, infection management, and client-centered coaching.

The role emphasizes harm-reduction, recovery-oriented care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from a diploma nursing program and hold a Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Active membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; eligible for membership.
• Current CPR, IV therapy, and Medication Administration competency.
• Experience in clinical assessments and interventions in addictions settings.
• Experience with clients who use substances and/or mental health disorders.
• Certification in Sublocade and Basic Cardiac Life Support – HCP are assets.
• Language ability in English and French; effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Withdrawal Management Unit per College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Administer medications to aid with withdrawal and manage infections/adverse effects.
• Build rapport and offer client-centered coaching and support.
• Apply harm-reduction in a non-judgmental, recovery-oriented approach.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

CPR

IV therapy

Medication administration

Clinical assessments

Substance use experience

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-oriented care

Team collaboration

Communication (English/French)

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Meditech

Windows

Job description

Reporting to the manager ofaddictions, the successful candidate would provide care to clients admitted tothe Withdrawal Management Unit according to the Practice Standards of theCollege of Nurses of Ontario and according to the policies and procedures ofTimmins and District Hospital.

PositionResponsibilities:

• Providesupport, including the administration of medications to aid with withdrawal.
• Managementof infections and adverse effects from IV substance use.
• Buildrapport with clients and provide client-centered coaching and support.
• Utilizea harm-reduction approach with clients in a non-judgmental manner.
• Providescare based on the principles of recovery, compassion, social justice andevidenced-based treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Providescare recognizing the prevalence of trauma in many people’s lives.
• Mustbe willing to participate in substance related training opportunities as theyarise.
• Mustbe able to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Musthave the ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety ofbackgrounds.
• Socialservices knowledge, including availability of community resources.
• Mustbe organized and able to perform adequately under stress when confronted withunexpected and/or critical situations.
• Performother duties as required .

PositionRequirements:

• Mustbe a graduate of a diploma nursing program and possess a current Certificate ofCompetence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Mustbe a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Mustbe eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Currentcompetency in CPR, IV therapy, Medication Administration.
• Experiencein providing clinical assessments and interventions in and addictions setting.
• Mustpossess recent experience in working with clients who use substances and/ormental health disorders.
• Amedical background and/or background in working with clients who use substancesis considered an asset.
• Mustpossess the ability to understand and apply nursing principles and techniquesassociated with the specific unit.
• Musthave the ability to perform independently, all skills published in theStandards of Nursing Practice, by the College of Nurses of Ontario and thelearning ability to achieve and maintain organizational competencies.
• Experiencewith data entry, Windows programs, and Meditech.
• Certificationin the administration of Sublocade.
• Demonstratedfamiliarity/certification of recovery-oriented approach and trauma informedcare.
• Demonstrateseffective teamwork skills with interdisciplinary team and physician team.
• Certificationin Basic Cardiac Life Support – HCP
• Musthave the ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety ofbackgrounds to present information effectively both orally and in writing.
• Mustpossess patience, understanding and tact when dealing with patients, staff,families and visitors.
• Musthave physical ability to perform work requiring the lifting and transferring ofincapacitated patients.
• Mustpossess the ability to perform adequately under stress when confronted with criticalor unexpected events.
• Mustmaintain privacy and confidentiality as per hospital policy.
• Mustpossess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in bothEnglish and French. Individuals who do not meet the language requirements ofthis post are invited to submit their résumé for future consideration.
• Mustpossess the ability to work twelve-hour shifts, nights, and weekend tours.
• Employmenthistory which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
• Starting salaryof $34.84/hour; $67,938.00/year range to 36.83/hour; $71,818.50/year

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary of $34.84/hour;$67,938.00/year (As per Step 1 of the STW collective agreement.)
• Option to enroll in Healthcare of OntarioPension Plan.

Interestedapplicants must submit their résumé by Department of Human Resources, Timminsand District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone [phone]; Fax [phone];Attention: Janelle LaSalle, email [e-mail] .

Timmins andDistrict Hospital willprovide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitmentprocess.

In the spirit of equity and inclusion,lived experience including intersectionality as a racialized individual, awoman, a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, or a Person with a Disability willbe a large consideration in the selection process.

TADH is committed to fostering aninclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in ourwork environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, andsupported. TADH is dedicated to building a workforce reflective of thecommunities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visibleminorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

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

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