Registered Practical Nurse, Withdrawal Management Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension plan

9% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for Withdrawal Management Services in St. Thomas, Ontario. The role focuses on holistic care, assessment and treatment planning for clients requiring supervised withdrawal management.

The position offers a 1.0 FTE schedule, rotating days and shifts, with HOOPP eligibility and 9% in lieu of benefits. Starting pay is $30.01/hr, with premium shifts at $2.00/hr for evenings/nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• PVSC completed within last six months.
• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current PVSC and ability to attend work regularly.

Responsibilities

• Screening, assessment and nursing interventions for withdrawal management.
• Collaborate with addiction and mental health services to support clients in crisis.
• Support intake services and addiction medicine treatment plans.
• Promote Withdrawal Management Services to healthcare professionals and the community.
• Participate in reporting requirements and program evaluation.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

ASIST training

Crisis Intervention

First Aid/CPR

EMR experience

Bio-psychosocial model

Community resources knowledge

Education

Registered Practical Nurse - Ontario

Tools

PS Suites

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse, Withdrawal Management Services

Direct Service (Regulated) - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2027) (Two positions)

This posting is the result of an upcoming vacancy.

St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)

- Application Deadline: November 24, 2026 -

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) 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 RPN will support treatment plans related to addiction medicine support and team-based care to clients on site at the Withdrawal Management Beds in Elgin. The RPN will also provide harm reduction support and strategies related to safety, on-going support upon discharge from the program including linkages to other addiction programs such as RAAM, and COAP.

The position involves working collaboratively within a multi-professional team including Nurse Practitioners, Peer Support and Addiction / Mental Health Counselors. 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 $30.01 per hour (Level 1 – Regulated Direct Service)
  1. Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($37.26 per hour); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
  2. Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.
• When you'll work–
  • 1.0 FTE:70 hours biweekly; rotating days, afternoons, evenings and weekends; paid 30-minute break
  • 1.0 FTE:70 hours biweekly; nights, including weekends; paid 30-minute break
• 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 WILLBE MAKINGA DIFFERENCE:

• Responsible for screening, assessment and provision of nursing interventions and supports to individuals referred to the Withdrawal Management Beds.
• 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
• Supporting intake services
• Support the addiction medicine treatment plan
• Promote Withdrawal Management Services to healthcare professionals, clients and the community and develop or extend expertise
• Participate in reporting requirements
• Assist with program development, implementation and evaluation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs are currently taking approximately 2-5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. We require the following qualifications:

• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR
• ASIST training
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Experience with electronic medical records, PS Suites
• Nursing experience with a perspective that acknowledges and seeks to improve the impact of the social determinants of health
• Knowledge of Information Technology systems (OTN equipment knowledge is an asset)
• Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal
• Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders
• Working knowledge of community resources
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

Legal Notifications:

• For legal purposes our 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