Nurse Practitioner, Addiction Medicine
Nurse Practitioner - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Contract (Approximately 7 months)

London, ON

- Application Deadline: December 17, 2024 -

The Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic offers community-based, low barrier services for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders. The RAAM Clinic focuses on addiction medicine and offers both medication and psychosocial interventions to meet client goals.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be working with addiction counsellors, nurses, primary care providers and other community health service providers in offering addiction medical support for individual clients living with mental illness and/or addiction through a harm-reduction lens.
The Nurse Practitioner Functions interdependently with staff members to provide shared, client-centered care that emphasizes health promotion/protection, disease prevention and client education.

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 $64.72 per hour (Level 1 of the Nurse Practitioner Grid);
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $69.82 per hour
  • Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority
• When you'll work - 70 hours over two-week period; Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• What your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits
• Your pension plan – Will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Maintain requirements for practice, including a license for a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class, NP/Physician Collaborative Practice Agreement, and malpractice insurance.
• Maintain confidentiality and act in an ethical manner, consistent with professional expectations and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Retain clinical competence through relevant evidence-based research and legislation.
• Proficient in computer skills and experience with electronic medical record systems (i.e. PS Suites).
• Demonstrate ability, commitment to and knowledge of community addictions and mental health care.

• Exhibit knowledge of evidence-informed guidelines, legislation, regulation and organizational policies when prescribing controlled drugs/substances (CDS).
• Demonstrate an understanding of best practices related to the use of CDS and of other pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic options.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management and time management skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

• Provide health care services to clients 12 years and older that meet eligibility.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the development of expanded medical services at CMHA TVAMHS
• Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals in accordance to the Practice Standard: Nurse Practitioner (2018).
• Work in collaboration with consulting physician and the inter-professional team to provide client-centred health care services to meet the needs of CMHATVAMHS clients.
• Maintain client records for accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support the health needs of individuals with a history of addictions, mental health and other chronic illnesses and refer to specialists and other community agencies.
• Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with sensitive issues with clients and families using a harm-reduction and client-centred approach.
• Determine the need for follow-up appointments and assist with transfer of care to permanent primary health care services.

• Work in partnership with Community Withdrawal Support Program (CWSP), Withdrawal Management Services, community agencies and programs.
• Integrate CMHA TVAMHS counselling services and support for clients.
• Coordinate service provision with other health care partners in the development of community care plans and wrap-around services.
• Assist in program development specific to CWSP that align with best practice standards, evidence-based research and CMHA TVAMHS program mandate.
• Promote the integration of addiction-based medicine and primary care
• Offer educational opportunities and consultation as appropriate

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 reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (in the Extended Class)
• Successful completion of the Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances course
• Current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Valid Driver's License, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties
• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience of community health care experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients who live with multiple challenges related to marginalization, mental illness, substance use, complex health challenges, street level sex work, poverty, homelessness, and trauma
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, service & support programs, and barriers clients face in accessing same
• Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies
• Computer literacy
• Master's Degree
• Suboxone on-line education program
• Experience in addiction medicine and harm reduction
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents 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.
Get your application in by – December 17, 2024:

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 [email protected]

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