Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Kitchener

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Full Time- 14-month contract

Kitchener, ON 

Salary: $55,000-$62,500   

Position Description:  Reporting to the Program Supervisor and working in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, as the RPN 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 for a 14-month contract, 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday.  Shifts are rotational and expected to fall between the hours of 8am-8pm (for example:  8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, 12pm-8pm). 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.

Directly and Indirectly Supporting Individuals

• Develop and monitor plans of care in collaboration with an internal and external team of community professionals and agencies

• Conduct health assessments, mental health and addictions assessments in collaboration with clinical staff and supports

• Ensure consistent follow up with mental health and 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’ participation in cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, and social activities
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of clients’ self-care plans through regular follow up visits
• Collaborate with the tenant’s primary health provider and provide suggestions with regards to any required changes in client's treatment profile

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 

• Support and coordinate activities with all members of the interdisciplinary staff team
• Attend and actively participate in trainings, team meetings and other agency meetings as required
• Develop positive relationships, written and verbal communication
• Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and the community
• Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers
• Be able to act as a preceptor to nursing students

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

• Completion of an approved Registered Practical Nursing program and experience in community nursing or mental health services.  
• A current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Evidence of appropriate insurance as stipulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario

• A commitment to upholding and modeling the standards set out in Indwell’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct and other operating standards and policies
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, addictions or other special needs
• 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 excellent interpersonal relationships
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services 
• 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 + more 
• 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.