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 + 1 flexible day each year
• Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 (pro-rated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $250 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Eligibility for contract completion incentive

We are looking for a full-time contract Registered Nurse to join our Outreach Services team!

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting clients in developing skills to manage substance misuse and/or planning for solution focused, time limited services as well as provide care to clients with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders in a variety of community settings.

Status: Full-time contract until March 31, 2025. 8-hour and 12-hour shifts covering evenings, weekends and overnight. 75 hours bi-weekly.

Base Salary: $74,006.35 - $84,937.87 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location: This position is based out of our 60 West Drive, Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based.

What You Will Do:

• To provide Nursing Care as the primary staff on the Agency's Mobile Health Vehicle.
• Build client capacity, empowerment and create self-reliance.
• Develop and initiate relationships with prospective clients based on trust, respect, and honesty.
• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources and other service providers.
• Collaborate with mental health and addiction service providers to support the mental health, addiction and primary care health needs of clients who may be in crisis or involved with community mental health and addictions agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial model of care and best practices for concurrent disorders.
• Communicate information, both verbally and in writing regarding assessments, treatment plans and evaluations to the treatment team, client, referral source and other caregivers within practice/agency/legal guidelines.
• Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with addictions, chronic mental and physical illness by providing effective pharmacological, complementary, or counselling interventions.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner or Physician, coordinate, schedule and administer medical assessments of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinate psychiatric treatment with medical treatment.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other programs and services, internal and external to CMHA Peel Dufferin.

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:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing CPMHN (c) is an asset
• A minimum of 4-5 years' experience working with clients who have addictions and mental illness
• Experience supporting clients in a community setting is required
• Certification in First Aid, C.P.R., A.S.I.S.T is an asset
• Wound care and foot care certification an asset
• Experience with street nursing is an asset
• Supporting Mobile Health vehicle an asset
• Valid Ontario driver's license, relevant vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current CPR- Level C & AED certification
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report
• Ability to work some evening shifts on a weekly basis

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career

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CMHA Peel Dufferin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to diversity and inclusiveness at our workplace and recognize the unique contribution every individual makes to the community.

We acknowledge that removing and reducing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required in providing opportunities that foster independence, inclusion, and dignity for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Aboriginal, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized groups/persons of colour, people with varying abilities, members of visible minority groups, LGBTQ2S+, those who identify as women, and other equity-seeking groups.

CMHA Peel Dufferin is committed to pay equity and right to equal treatment without discrimination in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code in all aspects of the workplace environment and employment relationship.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. When contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the HR Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.