Status: Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, evening hours and weekend may be required
Base Salary: $67,499.45 - $78,112.57 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)
Location: This position is based out of Brampton. Although we operate with a flexible workplace policy, staff are required to have office and/or community presence as per program and client needs.
We are officially starting our recruitment for the Black, African and Caribbean Health and Social Services Hub
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is partnering with LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC) and Roots Community Services Inc (RootsCS) to design, develop and implement an integrated health and social services hub with and for the Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region.
The hub will provide primary health, mental health, addictions and social services programs that will holistically address the physical, mental, social and cultural needs of BAC communities, and seek to eliminate disparities and inequities.
To achieve our goals, we are recruiting people who are passionate about delivering culturally relevant, responsive and affirming care that will inspire individuals to improve their wellbeing.
Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?
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.
Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose
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 health, dental, EAP and life insurance, we offer our permanent team members some unique perks that really stand out:
- 4 weeks accrued vacation (to start)
- Up to 18 paid personal days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
- $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team!
The Registered Nurse will report to the Manager, BAC Multidisciplinary Team and provide clients with a comprehensive care plan supporting both mental health and health needs, using a stepped care approach**. This support will improve client self-defined quality of life, reduce symptoms of mental health issues, improve health outcomes, maintain support systems, and allow bridging to other services. This position will work closely with other professionals through the provision of expertise regarding client medical needs and linkages between mental health and primary health care. This position focusses on providing nursing support in a case management role to a caseload of young adults (16 years old to 35 years) with the early manifestation of mental health concerns as they work towards recovery.
**Stepped Care approach is a system of delivering and monitoring mental health and addictions treatment so that the most effective, yet least resource-intensive treatment, is delivered first, only “stepping up” to intensive/ specialist services as required and depending on the level of client distress or need.
We value the diverse experiences of Black, African and Caribbean candidates. We also recognize the importance of allyship and the critical role allies play in affecting change; we encourage these candidates to also apply.
What you will do
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and plan nursing care requirements including monitoring vitals, completing medication reviews, monitoring results of treatment, health and psychosocial education, developing crisis plans and discharge planning
- 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
- Manage a caseload including regular re-assessments, updating risk levels and caseload reviews
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to build a client care plan and provide short-term or intensive case management as needed
- Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals
- Contact primary care at regular intervals to report clients’ care plan and discharge summary
- Participate in regular staff meetings and care planning to provide nursing expertise for client care within multi-disciplinary team
- Facilitate groups as part of CMHA PD’s multidisciplinary team, including the creation of new groups and act as a back-up facilitator
- Support organizational nursing needs as required (e.g., annual flu clinic, mobile health clinic)
- Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact, as required by CMHA PD policy and procedure
- Participate in the Nursing Community of Practice and other agency and community committees and workgroups as requested by manager.
What you need to join our team
- Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) and current registration as a Registered Nurse with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the mental health and addictions sectors. Community / Primary Health Care experience is an asset
- The following experience / training is an asset with an expectation to attend training as they become available:
- Canadian Nursing Association specialty certification (community nursing, psychiatric and mental health)
- Medication Reviews / Best Possible Med history
- Medication Reconciliation
- Physical Health Assessment
- Virtual Care
- Interprofessional Multidisciplinary Teams
- Crisis Intervention Skills
- Concurrent Disorders
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively work with Black, African and Caribbean communities.
- Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and evidence of an understanding of the importance of partnerships and collaboration.
- Strong understanding of the current and historical health inequities experienced by Black, African and Caribbean communities.
- Demonstrated and practical understanding of anti-Black racism and intersectionality, and various barriers which affect diverse identities
- Intersectional understanding of current social realities and barriers experienced by BAC communities, from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, feminist, self-aware and trauma-informed approach to practice is mandatory.
- Knowledge of local cultural programs and services to refer individuals and families from Black, African and Caribbean communities within the service catchment area.
- Being knowledgeable in a variety of evidence-informed treatment modalities including anti-Black racism, anti-oppression and other culturally sensitive approaches to intervention.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with diverse groups as well as an understanding of social determinants of health and impact on vulnerable communities
- Skilled at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community, excellent judgement, and discretion; ability to operate in a culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive framework
- Working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance abuse, harm reduction, newcomer challenges and barriers faced by those in marginalized populations.
- Fluency in a language reflecting the diversity of the Peel-Dufferin region, including French, is a definite asset
- Proof of administered full-series Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date. If unable to be vaccinated for reasons relating to protected grounds under the Code, completed medical or religious exemption must be provided
- Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report
At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.
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