Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Mental Health and Addictions Nurse (MHAN), you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
- Ensuring effective support for the Mental Health student population to ensure communication and linkage with longer-term community support, primary care and providing timely and effective Mental Health nursing in the school/community
- Providing the initial contact within 72h from referral onset as well as the first in-home nursing visit within seven (7) days from hospital discharge or community referral. During this visit, the nurse will confirm the patient hospital discharge care plan, safety planning, goals of care and at times, medication reconciliation for the client.
- Assessing mental health status
- Providing ongoing risk assessment and safety planning for crisis intervention
- Monitoring medication management
- Liaising with attending physicians, psychiatrists and other support services
- Providing education and supportive counseling
- Assessing physical health and providing clinical nursing care where appropriate
- Providing education regarding mental health, medication and coping strategies to patients, family and caregivers as well as school staff
What must you have?
- 3 – 5 years of relevant recent experience as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health
- CNA Mental Health Certificate, or a comprehensive Mental Health Education Program that has been reviewed and approved by Ontario Health atHome Waterloo Wellington in writing
- Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma)
- Certification in mental health nursing
- Proficient in the operation of a personal computer in a networked environment using a variety of computer software and data entry skills, i.e. Excel, Data Base Software, as well as various other programs
- Knowledgeable in the use of technology in a community setting – e.g., lap top in the home, iPhone, remote networking, etc.
- Demonstrated skill in setting and meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated effective use of time and tools to manage work efficiently
- Demonstrated experience in comprehensive assessment, use of different or combined approaches
- Demonstrated skills in synthesizing information in order to plan and adjust services and to assist clients with informed decision-making
- Demonstrated skill in crisis management and risk situations
- Requires analysis and critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of community resources and roles of health care professionals
- Solid knowledge of health care related legislation and practices
- Knowledge of direct care/case management models used in community health care organizations
- Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome priorities, policies, practices and service standards
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Basic proficiency with computerized information systems
- Effectively maintain a constant flow of verbal and written communication with others throughout the workplace as well as outside the organization
- Able to communicate with clients’, their families, and other relevant individuals in order to follow through with care plan directives
- Demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity, as well as ability to behave discreetly and sensitively to confidential issues
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Proficient in a Windows environment
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
- Case management experience or recent related community experience
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who we are
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
