Registered Practical Nurse - Withdrawal Management Program

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Our Agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.
About the Role:
The Withdrawal Management Services Program is an 8 bed, Level 2 residential facility that provides short term support and stabilization for individuals experiencing substance use concerns. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) delivers direct client care within the residential WMS program, working to the full scope of practice.
In this role, the RPN will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including Nurse Practitioners, peers and Counsellors dedicated to improving health outcomes for individuals impacted by substance use.
Why Work for Us?
Competitive Wages
Enhanced vacation entitlement
Shift Premium for staff working overnight hours (currently + $5/hr)
RRSP matching plan
Paid wellness days available
Enrollment in STC's health/dental plan for part time and full time staff (no employee co-pay)
Professional and career development opportunities
Number of opportunities available
6 positions available - New!
Location and Hours of Work Information:
Days - 6am-4pm
Afternoons - 2pm-12am
Overnights - 10pm-8am
Shifts are scheduled on a rotational basis and include working every second weekend. Some work required on statutory holidays where it falls on the regular working day/schedule. Schedule includes working 7 shifts over 14 days.
Qualifications:
Practical Nursing Diploma from a CNO-recognized program
Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required; Member of RPNO an asset
Evidence of Professional practice liability insurance (minimum $2 million)
Minimum two years of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; Experience in inpatient or community setting preferred
One year of recent experience in withdrawal management preferred
Experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
Knowledge of suicide prevention and crisis intervention strategies
Lived experience with addictions and/or mental health an asset
Valid Ontario Driver’s License, with reliable (own) transportation
Vulnerable Sector Screening check required pre-employment; PWSG Clearance may be required at the discretion of the Agency
Satisfactory reference check required pre-employment
Current First Aid and CPR certification required pre-employment
May be required to meet occupational health and policy requirements of partner Agency locations including full COVID-19 vaccination, annual influenza vaccination and full immunization series
Role Overview:
Direct Client Support
Screen, assess, and manage bio-psycho/social/spiritual care needs of patients with substance use disorder, in accordance with best practices
Provide care that is recovery oriented, trauma-informed and uses principles of harm reduction and address social determinants of health
Provide screening, assessment, and management for concurrent health conditions such as mental health disorders and/or wound care; Provide testing, education and treatment planning for blood borne and sexually transmitted infection
Conduct health assessments as appropriate, including completing withdrawal scales, anxiety and aggression monitoring, self-harm and suicide assessments, mental, emotional and behavioural wellbeing assessments including ability to care for self
Communicate effectively and regularly with the interdisciplinary care team, in formal and informal case conferences, team meetings
Rapidly respond to safety concerns and medical emergencies; initiate measures to relieve crisis or emergent situations
Provide nursing interventions and treatments as ordered
Collect specimens for diagnostic testing such as blood and urine as required
Liaise with pharmacy and RAAM medical team to facilitate client transitions to and from WMS
Manage client medications through the complete cycle of obtaining/liaising with the community pharmacy, verifying medication, dispensing medication, and ensuring onsite quality and safety of the medication reconciliation process, handling and monitoring for the program
Administrative and Reporting
Complete all documentation in accordance with STC policies and CNO standards
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and contribute to collaborative care planning
Participation in regular team meetings
Provide input into program development, policy updates, and quality improvement initiatives
Perform additional related duties as assigned to support program operations and client care

Skills
Documentation

Employment type
FT - Permanent

Work arrangement
No