Registered Practical Nurse

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN)- Full Time

Parkdale Landing Program

Hamilton, Ontario

Salary:

RPN: $55,000-$62,500

RN:   $61,600-$80,300

Position Description:  Reporting to the Program Supervisor and working in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, as the RPN or RN, you will assist in coordinating and delivering mental health and health services to tenants who have experienced long term housing instability and/or long stay hospitalizations.  Providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support for individuals living in supportive housing. Delivering services within your full scope of practice.

What matters to you? Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE- embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion. A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives.

About Indwell:  Founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All.   We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1200 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging.   To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model 

What Our Nurses Say:  

"I have never been prouder to tell people about my workplace. The values that Indwell represents can be felt on every level of the organization. I have been humbled by the resilience of the population we serve. The emphasis on relationships first and the use of a truly holistic approach have made this the most rewarding work I have ever been a part of."   

"Where else could I practice the skills and employ the knowledge I have, in a way that is so meaningful and relational?  Somewhere that an intramuscular injection demonstrates trust and relationship.  Where else can I be a nurse while simultaneously being so 'human'?  Somewhere my 'clients' see and respect my humanity first, and my title and credentials second.  The 8hr shifts, street clothes, lack of night shifts, benefits, caring management, interdisciplinary team, autonomy, and common goal for hope and homes are just icing on this cake." "It is a unique environment to work with teammates who are so like-minded, while also bringing a diverse complement of experience and backgrounds."   

Hours of Work:  Full time- 40 hours per week, 8 hours a day with flexibility to meet program needs including public holidays. As the program operates 7 days a week, being on-call for 1 week every 4-6 weeks is required to support the tenants and each other on the team. The on-call rotation consists of carrying a work cell phone 24/7 for that one week, responding to urgent matters.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Directly Supporting Individuals

RPN:

• Develop and monitor plans of care in collaboration with community professionals and agencies
• Provide health, mental health and addictions assessments with clinical staff and supports
• Regular monitoring of tenant health and self care plans- engage additional services as required
• Ensure consistent follow up with mental health, addictions treatment and recovery plans
• Health teaching on topics including but not limited to medications, immunization, chronic disease management, etc. Assist in motivating individuals to learn new behaviours and develop coping skills
• Support tenants’ with cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, and social activities
• Collaborate with the tenant’s primary health provider and provide suggestions with regards to any required changes in client's treatment profile

RN:

• Provide direct clinical services, including client assessment, treatment, and referrals

• Health promotion – Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health 

• Primary Nursing care – Medication management, ER diversion, Care plan development, Addiction medicine, wound care 
• Mental health crisis and suicidality – Assessment of baseline mental health, NVCI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention), ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills), SafeTalk 
• Education and health teaching – Medication administration training for interdisciplinary staff team, health teaching to promote healthy lifestyles for tenants, specialized health training for staff (e.g. diabetes management) 
• Relationship building – Building therapeutic relationships with tenants, recovery oriented approach, trauma informed care, promoting hope and trust 
• Critical thinking – Evidence based practice, influence policy and program development, identify relevant and appropriate sources of information 
• Advocacy – Using evidence to influence policy and practice, supporting tenants to promote well-being as defined by the person   

Health, Welfare and Safety Practices 

• Adhere to health and safety standards 
• Complete required safety checks and inspections as assigned

Documentation

• Establish continuity of care by maintaining up to date medical records and communicating with the client’s primary care provider and other service providers as required
• Complete required reports in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedures 
• Ensure information about tenant interactions are entered into the data system as required

Participation and Commitment to the Team

• Supports and coordinates activities with all members of the interdisciplinary staff team
• Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers
• Attend and actively participate in training as well as team and agency meetings as required
• Be able to act as a preceptor to nursing students

• Participate with the team in shared responsibilities and service plans with and for tenants 
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• RPN: Completion of an approved Registered Practical Nursing program 
• RN: Minimum BScN. Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing program

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Evidence of appropriate insurance as stipulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) for health care providers

• A committment to upholding and modeling the standards set out in the organization’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct and other operating standards and policies

• Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell at work and in community

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, addictions or other special needs.  Community psychiatric or community health experience preferred

• Use of harm reduction approaches to substance use 
• Knowledge of local community resources/support systems, infection prevention and control interventions 
• A warm, sensitive and caring attitude

• Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative
• Preparation to problem solve and handle crises with clear rational thinking
• Proficiency to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills 
• A valid “G” class driver’s license with own vehicle

We want you to thrive: 

• Vacation: 3 weeks paid with 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year 
• Benefits ($6,000/year) paid: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care.  Life Insurance 
• Group RRSP: Indwells gives 5% of salary, you can opt in for further contributions
• New Staff Orientation Days  
• Professional and Personal Development- annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities).  Cliffs Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid/CPR/Naloxone, Therapeutic Relationships and Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST) 
• Social Events:  Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings 

As Indwell works to support diverse tenant populations, we are seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communities with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.  Our supports, services and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities.  Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.  

Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you… 

To APPLY:  Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.  

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.   

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.