JOB OPPORTUNITY

NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP) NURSING SUPERVISOR (NS)

The Agency: Located in Timmins ON., Jubilee Centre (CJC) is a highly specialized recovery-oriented Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centre offering high intensity, medically supported MH Crisis & WMS, Treatment & Rehabilitation Services, Primary Care, temporary housing and supports together in an integrated modified therapeutic community environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill the leadership position of Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Nursing Supervisor (NS). Reporting to the Clinical Director, and in close collaboration with the Leadership Team, Physicians, Psychiatrists and system partners, the NP/NS will: a) provide direct supervision to a small front-line nursing team and b): lead planning and implementation of innovative, integrated Nursing and medically supported services to increase capacity, access, quality and availability of specialized behavioural health services and primary care.

Summary of Qualifications:

·         Is a registered CNO member in good standing in the Extended Class, RN(EC), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or candidate to the profession (NP license pending)

·         Is a registered member in good standing with a Nursing regulatory body in another Canadian jurisdiction in the Extended Class, RN (EC), Nurse Practitioner (NP).

·       CNA certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - preferred

·         Two years experience in delivery of primary care and mental health/addictions preferred

·       Certificate in Controlled Drugs and Substances: Essential Management and Prescribing Practices preferred

·       Certificate/Training in prescribing: OAT/ORT and anti-craving therapies preferred

·       Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, teaching and evaluating  front-line staff

·       Experience in policy development, program planning and evaluation preferred

·       Experience working effectively with diverse communities/marginalized individuals who face barriers accessing services and experience in approaching work from an equity lens

·       Demonstrated experience working in a community-based Addiction & Mental Health setting; emphasis on Opioid/Alcohol Withdrawal Management/Harm Reduction, Treatment and Recovery preferred

·       Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment

·       Current liability protection under NPAO (or independently) required

·       Heightened sensitivity to the needs of people with addiction and/or mental health challenges and a passion for working with the target population

·       Excellent clinical skills and sound clinical judgment coupled with excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills

·       Strong interpersonal, leadership, team-building skills and conflict resolution skills

·       Ability to work independently and as a team member

·       Proficient in the use of IT systems and computers for word processing, email and data entry (Outlook, Excel, EHR)

·       Experience and ease with OTN and providing virtual care preferred

·       Flexibility, tolerance for ambiguity and a good sense of humour are essential for this position

·       Ability to effectively communicate in both official languages preferred

·       Indigenous cultural competency and ability to incorporate traditional Indigenous healing approaches, and language preferred

·       Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage

·       A successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check

·         Ability and willingness to do some additional work as required by the employer including  alternating on-call duty.

All other factors being equal, preference may be given to the following candidates:

·         Persons identifying as Indigenous, First Nation or Métis and have a solid working knowledge traditional healing practices

·         Persons who have a working knowledge of Cree, Ojibway, or Oji-Cree languages

·         Persons who are fluently bi-lingual in French and English

·         Persons who have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders and has been enjoying life in the maintenance stage of uninterrupted recovery for 2 years or more

Wages, Hrs. of Work, Benefits and Other:

Salary: $115,300 to $125,000/yr. Hours of work: 40 hrs/week (incl. 1hr. paid meal period). Benefits:Competitive vacation entitlement based on years of service, 12 statutory holidays/yr., 12 paid floater days/yr., up to 20 paid sick leave days/yr. Comprehensive benefits package including: extended health care, vision care , prescription drugs, dental, life insurance, group pension plan, and reimbursement of annual CNO licensing and NPAO membership fees.

Other: Signing/retention bonus of up to 40K and reimbursement of relocation costs. Possibility of job share for candidates wanting part-time employment. Certain conditions apply.

Please submit cover letter and résumé to Sylvie Dicaire at sylvie@jubileecentre.ca under subject title: Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Supervisor, with copy to the Executive Director at harry@jubileecentre.ca. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.